SOLUTION: A 60 foot rope is cut into three parts in the ratio of 3:4:5. Find the longest piece.
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Question 584982: A 60 foot rope is cut into three parts in the ratio of 3:4:5. Find the longest piece.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+4x+5x=60
12x=60
x=60/12
x=5
3x=15
4x=20
5x=25
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