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A man wants to cut three lengths from a single piece of board of length 91 cm. The second length is to be 3 cm longer than the shortest and third length is to be twice as the shortest. What is the possible length for the shortest piece?

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A22
B20
C15
D18
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Correct Answer

Option a22

All Options:

  • A22
  • B20
  • C15
  • D18

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Let the length of the shortest piece be x\displaystyle x cm.
According to the conditions:
- The second piece is 3 cm longer than the shortest: x+3\displaystyle x + 3 cm.
- The third piece is twice as long as the shortest: 2x\displaystyle 2x cm.
Since all three lengths are cut from a single piece of board of length 91 cm, their sum must not exceed 91 cm:
x+(x+3)+2x91x + (x + 3) + 2x \le 91
4x+3914x + 3 \le 91
4x884x \le 88
x22 cmx \le 22\text{ cm}
Thus, the maximum possible length for the shortest piece is 22 cm.
Therefore, 22 cm is the limiting value and represents a possible length.
**Correct Option: (a)**

About This Chapter: Equations

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

4-6 Marks

Key Topics

Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations

This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.

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