SOLUTION: it takes 6 minute to cut a pipe into 2 pieces .How long will it teke to cut it into 5 pieces?

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Question 841781: it takes 6 minute to cut a pipe into 2 pieces .How long will it teke to cut it into 5 pieces?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 pieces --> 1 cut
5 pieces --> 4 cuts