Question

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 or 62.)

Answer 1

66

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=61.71428 or 61 5/7

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