Problema Solution
A metal rod 27cm long is to be cut into 6 pieces of equal length. How long will each piece be? Express your answer as both a fraction and as a decimal.
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let 'x' represent the length of each piece
6x = 27
by solving we find:
x = 27/6
x = 9/2
x = 4 1/2 cm
x = 4.5 cm
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each piece will be 4 1/2 cm or 4.5 cm long.