SOLUTION: A length of pipe is cut into five pieces in twenty seconds. At that rate, how long does it take to cut a similar length of pipe into seven pieces.
My answer was 28 seconds, but
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Question 634773: A length of pipe is cut into five pieces in twenty seconds. At that rate, how long does it take to cut a similar length of pipe into seven pieces.
My answer was 28 seconds, but i am now getting told the answer is 30 seconds. How can this be?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How many cuts do you have to make to get 5 pieces ? 4 cuts at 5 seconds each=20 seconds
How many cuts do you need to make to get 7 pieces. 6 cuts at 5 seconds each = 30 seconds
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