An 84 cm wire is cut into three pieces. The second piece is 4 cm longer than the first piece and the third piece is twice as long as the second piece. Find the length of the shortest piece.
An 84 cm wire is cut into three pieces. The second piece is 4 cm longer than the first piece and the third piece is twice as long as the second piece. Find the length of the shortest piece.
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An 84 cm wire is cut into three pieces. The second piece is 4 cm longer than the first piece and the third piece is twice as long as the second piece. Find the length of the shortest piece.
- A. 22
- B. 36
- C. 18
- D. 28
- E. 32
(The correct answer marked is E. 32)
**Question 116 of 190**
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**Question 115 of 190**
An 84 cm wire is cut into three pieces. The second piece is 4 cm longer than the first piece and the third piece is twice as long as the second piece. Find the length of the shortest piece.
- A. 22
- B. 36
- C. 18
- D. 28
- E. 32
(The correct answer marked is E. 32)
**Question 116 of 190**
**FINAL - Mathematics**
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