SOLUTION: A log is cut into four pieces in 12 seconds. At the same rate, how long would it take to cut the log into five pieces?

Question 171409: A log is cut into four pieces in 12 seconds. At the same rate, how long would it take to cut the log into five pieces?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A log is cut into four pieces in 12 seconds. At the same rate, how long would it take to cut the log into five pieces?
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Cutting it into 4 pieces means cutting it 3 times, or 4 seconds per cut. Making it 5 pieces requires one more cut, and 4 more seconds.
That's a total of 16 seconds.

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