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Un rollo de cable mide más de 150 metros y menos de 200 metros. ¿Cuál es su longitud exacta, sabiendo que se puede dividir en trozos de 15 metros y también en trozos de 9 metros?

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Answer:

The cable measures 180 meters.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to find the Least Common Factor between 15 and 9.

15 9 | 3

5 3 | 3

5 1 | 5

1

So, the Least Common Factor would be 3x3x5 = 45. But, we need a multiple of this number which must be between 150 and 200. So,

45 x 4 = 180.

Therefore, the cable measures 180 meters.

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