A 2.5-meter piece of framing lumber has been used to cut a piece 1.65 meters long. How much of the original piece of lumber remains, in meters? Your answer should be to the nearest hundredth of a meter. The remaining piece of lumber is meters long.

You start with 2.5 meters of lumber and cut off 1.65 meters. To find the remaining length, simply subtract 1.65 from 2.5. That gives you 2.5 - 1.65 = 0.85 meters. So, the remaining piece of lumber is 0.85 meters long. Remember, measuring precisely is key in woodworking! Even a slight error can affect the fit of your project. Always double-check your measurements before making any cuts to avoid wasting materials.