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27 November, 10:43

A piece of wood is cut into three pieces in the ratio 2:3:5. If the longest piece is 15 in longer than the shortest piece, find the lengths of the piece of wood.

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  1. 27 November, 10:51
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    5/10x = 2/10x + 15

    5/10x - 2/10x = 15

    3/10x = 15

    x = 15 * 10/3

    x = 150/3

    x = 50

    2/10 (50) = 100/10 = 10 in ... shortest piece

    3/10 (50) = 150/10 = 15 in ... middle piece

    5/10 (50) = 250/10 = 25 in ... longest piece
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