SOLUTION: A carpenter took 3 minutes to saw a wooden plank into 4 pieces. How long will he take to saw it into 15 pieces?

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Question 833474: A carpenter took 3 minutes to saw a wooden plank into 4 pieces. How long will he take to saw it into 15 pieces?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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4 pieces --> 3 cuts
15 pieces --> 14 cuts