SOLUTION: A ribbon 56 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. one of the pieces is three times longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of both pieces of ribbon .

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Question 1035935: A ribbon 56 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. one of the pieces is three times longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of both pieces of ribbon .
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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14 cm and 42 cm.