A Pipe $28$ Ft Long Is Cut into Four Pieces, the First

question 47

Multiple Choice

A pipe $28$ ft long is cut into four pieces, the first $3$ ft long, the second $5$ ft long, and the third $7$ ft long. What is the length of the remaining piece? (Assume no waste from cutting.)

• A) 18 ft
• B) 23 ft
• C) 16 ft
• D) 20 ft
• E) 13 ft

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