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?
Correct Answer
✅ Option a — 22
All Options:
- A22
- B20
- C15
- D18
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Detailed Solution & Explanation
According to the conditions:
- The second piece is 3 cm longer than the shortest: cm.
- The third piece is twice as long as the shortest: cm.
Since all three lengths are cut from a single piece of board of length 91 cm, their sum must not exceed 91 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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