A maximum of how many pieces of 12.6 cm can be cut from a 857 cm long rod? · ABC26GN0700

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Decimal Fractions

A maximum of how many pieces of 12.6 cm can be cut from a 857 cm long rod?

(a)58

(b)62

(c)64

(d)68

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

Number of pieces $=\frac{857}{12.6}=\frac{8570}{126}=68.01 \approx 68$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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