Answer:
(B) the first box
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X - shorter piece
3x - 2 - longer piece
x + 3x -2 = 18
x + 3x = 18 +2
4x = 20 | : 4
x=5
3*5 -2 = 15 - 2 = 13
shorter piece: 5 ft
longer piece : 13 ft
I hope this helps
You answer is 152
Step by step:
Divide it into 2 rectangles
1st rectangle 10x8=80
2nd rectangle 12x6=72
80+72=152
A kg is 1000 grams, so you would 1000*4.