A 180 ft long board is cut into 3 pieces. These second pieces of board is twice as long as the first. The third piece of board is six times as long as the first.

What is the length of the first of the board?

A) 20 ft

B) 40 ft

C) 60 ft

D) 120 ft

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21 June, 18:18

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Wesley Frost · Answer 1

X + 2x + 6x = 180

9x = 180

x = 20

Answer: A) 20

Catalina Oneill · Answer 2

C if im correct A 180 ft board is cut into 3 pieces ... so 60,120,180!

A 180 ft long board is cut into 3 pieces. These second pieces of board is twice as long as the first. The third piece of board is six times as long as the first.What is the length of the first of the board?A) 20 ftB) 40 ftC) 60 ftD) 120 ft