SOLUTION: If it takes 10 minutes to saw a log into 3 pieces, how long does it take to saw it into 4 pieces?
a.12 minutes b.13 1/3 minutes c.14 minutes d.15 minutes e.16 minutes
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Question 334142: If it takes 10 minutes to saw a log into 3 pieces, how long does it take to saw it into 4 pieces?
a.12 minutes b.13 1/3 minutes c.14 minutes d.15 minutes e.16 minutes
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2 cuts are needed to make it 3 pieces --> 5 minutes per cut.
3 cuts for 4 pieces --> 15 minutes
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