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# A board of length L feet is cut into two pieces such that th

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A board of length L feet is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is 1 foot more than twice the length of the other piece. Which of the following is the length, in feet, of the longer piece?

(A) $$\frac{L + 2}{2}$$

(B) $$\frac{2L +1}{2}$$

(C) $$\frac{L-1}{3}$$

(D) $$\frac{2L+ 3}{3}$$

(E) $$\frac{2L+1}{3}$$
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Re: A board of length L feet is cut into two pieces such that th [#permalink]  23 Jun 2018, 06:40
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A board of length L feet is cut into two pieces such that the length of one piece is 1 foot more than twice the length of the other piece. Which of the following is the length, in feet, of the longer piece?

(A) $$\frac{L + 2}{2}$$

(B) $$\frac{2L +1}{2}$$

(C) $$\frac{L-1}{3}$$

(D) $$\frac{2L+ 3}{3}$$

(E) $$\frac{2L+1}{3}$$

In this type I prefer to use number; however there are other ways to solve it -

Let
B = smaller side = 3

A = Larger side = 1 + (2*3) = 7

So the total length = 10.

Put the value of L in the option and we need 7 as an answer. Only option E yields the correct answer.

It is also advisable to start substituting the number L from option C as we will come to know whether we need to proceed towards option A or to option E.
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