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23 May, 19:36

A pipe that is 136 inches long is cut into three parts whose lengths are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 9. Find the length of the shortest piece.

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  1. 23 May, 21:02
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    3x+5x+9x=136

    17x=136

    x=8

    The shortest piece is 3x, or 24 inches long.
  2. 23 May, 22:29
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    3+5+9 = 17

    136: 17=8

    8 * 3=2 4

    The shortest piece is 24 inches long.
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