Alex can cut a cord into 7 pieces in 36 seconds. How long will it take him to cut the cord into 12 pieces? (the answer is NOT 61

Question

3 years ago

11

or 62.)

2 answers:

Gala2k [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-24T05:06:59+03:00

6 0

Answer:

66

Step-by-step explanation:

Anika [276] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-24T03:30:45+03:00

Anika [276]3 years ago

3 0

Answer:

x=61.71428 or 61 5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

7 pieces 12 pieces

----------------- = ---------------

36 seconds x seconds

Using cross products

7x = 36*12

7x = 432

Divide by 7

7x/7 = 432/7

61 5/7

x=61.71428