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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

User Zeryth
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x + 2x + 6x = 180
9x = 180
x = 20
Answer: A) 20
User Patrick RoDee
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C if im correct A 180 ft board is cut into 3 pieces........ so 60,120,180!

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