Question

Three strands of wire have a total length of

120 meters. One strand is twice the length of
the shortest strand, and the other strand is
three times the length of the shortest strand.
What is the length of the longest strand of
wire?

Answer 1

Answer: 20 Meters

Explanation:

First strand: 2x (twice the length of the shortest strand)

Second strand: 3x (three times the length of the shortest strand)

Third strand: x (the length of the shortest strand)

All the strands: 2x + 3x + x

All the strands: 6x

6x = 120 meters

(DIVIDE BOTH 6 AND 120 BY 6)

x=20

THE LENGTH OF THE SHORTEST STRAND IS 20 METERS