Question

There were 11 pieces of paper. Some of them got cut into three parts. Altogether, there are now 21 pieces of paper. How many pieces were cut into parts? Please give me a solution. ​

Answer 1

5 pieces

Explanation:

original pieces of paper = 11

some cut into = 3 parts

new pieces of paper = 21

21 / 3 = 7 pieces were cut into three parts to make 21 pieces of paper,

but according to the question some of the paper got cut into three parts,

so we will stick to 5 pieces that were cut into three parts

as,

5*3 = 15 pieces

pieces left = 6

total = 21 pieces

thus, 5 pieces were cut into three equal parts

Answer 2

7 pieces of paper were cut into part