document.write( "Question 1034576: what is the least number of equal-length bars that can be obtained from 12 cm, 105 mm and 27cm rods without wasting material \n" ); document.write( "

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Find the largest number that divides these
\n" ); document.write( "3 numbers evenly
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+12%2F3+=+4+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+105%2F3+=+35+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+27%2F3+=+9+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "3 is the largest number since $\"+105%2F6+=+17.5+\"$
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"+4+%2B+35+%2B+9+=+48+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "48 is the least number of equal-length bars \n" ); document.write( "

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