Fifth Grade Challenging Math ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-50) Answer
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16 inches
Solution: Track the cuts backwards: 4 x 2 = 8 inches is the length of the rope after 1st cut. 4 x 2 x 2 = 16 inches is the length of the original rope.
Solution:
Track the cuts backwards: 4 x 2 = 8 inches is the length of the rope after 1st cut.
4 x 2 x 2 = 16 inches is the length of the original rope.
