Solve the Problem $7 \frac { 11 } { 16 }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A sawmill trims rough cut boards to look smooth. When a board is rough cut, it is 8 inches wide. When it is trimmed, it is $7 \frac { 11 } { 16 }$ inches wide. How much width was trimmed off?

A) $\frac { 5 } { 16 }$ inch
B) $\frac { 11 } { 16 }$ inch
C) $\frac { 123 } { 16 }$ inches
D) $8 \frac { 5 } { 16 }$ inches