SOLUTION: Hello, I would like some help with this problem:
if it takes 30 seconds to make each cut, how long (in minutes) will it take to cut 14 boards that are 15 feet long into boards t
Algebra ->
Test
-> Lessons
-> SOLUTION: Hello, I would like some help with this problem:
if it takes 30 seconds to make each cut, how long (in minutes) will it take to cut 14 boards that are 15 feet long into boards t
Log On
Question 615417: Hello, I would like some help with this problem:
if it takes 30 seconds to make each cut, how long (in minutes) will it take to cut 14 boards that are 15 feet long into boards that are 3 feet long if one board can be cut at a time?
I can picture the problem and think is 5, but I don't know how to represent it in a formula.
Thank you. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! if it takes 30 seconds to make each cut, how long (in minutes) will it take to cut 14 boards that are 15 feet long into boards that are 3 feet long if one board can be cut at a time?
---
Each 15 ft. board requires 4 cuts to obtain pieces 3 feet long.
----
Time = 30sec)(14 boards)(4 cuts) = 30sec*56 cuts = 28 minutes..
===========================
Cheers,
Stan H.
(