document.write( "Question 460986: Mr. Lacey is a lumberjack. Using his power saw he can cut a log into 4 pieces in 6 minutes. How long would it take him to cut a log into 5 pieces. \n" ); document.write( "
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6 mins divided by 4 pieces gives 1.5 mins per piece.\r
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