Question

A piece of string 3 m 24 cm long is cut into two equal lengths.
How long is each piece?
Give your answer in meters.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the length of middle piece = x

Then length of longest piece = 3x

Then length of shortest piece = 3x−46

Thus, x+3x+3x−46=80

⇒7x=126

⇒x=18

Hence, shortest piece = 18×3−46=54−46=8 cm