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Three chains, each 14 feet in length, are

linked end to end. Two longer chains of
equal length are added to make a total
length of 100 feet. What is the length of
one of the longer chains?
A. 29 ft
B. 36 ft
C. 42 ft
D. 58 ft
E. 72 ft

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User Pradep
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Answer:

29 feet

Explanation:

14 × 3 = 42

100 - 42 = 58

58 ÷ 2 = 29

One of the longer chains is 29 feet long.

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