Solve the Problem $7.265 \mathrm{~cm}$ Thick He Laminates the Metal Plate with Four More Layers

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A machinist has flat metal plate that is $7.265 \mathrm{~cm}$ thick. He laminates the metal plate with four more layers that are $4.140 \mathrm{~cm}, 1.620 \mathrm{~cm}, 3.767 \mathrm{~cm}$ , and $4.924 \mathrm{~cm}$ thick. He then grinds off $4.241 \mathrm{~cm}$ from the top of the plate, then $2.177 \mathrm{~cm}$ more, and finally another $3.048 \mathrm{~cm}$ . Find the new thickness of the plate.

A) $12.250 \mathrm{~cm}$
B) $25.086 \mathrm{~cm}$
C) $16.491 \mathrm{~cm}$
D) $2.280 \mathrm{~cm}$