SOLUTION: 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.
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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. Answer by JimboP1977(311) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6 mins divided by 4 pieces gives 1.5 mins per piece.
Therefore 5 pieces would take 1.5 mins times 5 which is 7.5 mins.
