a 120 inch ribbon should be cut into three in such a way that the lengths are conseative even integers how long each ribbon?
n + 2+n + 4+n =120
3n + 6 =120
3n =120 - 6
3n=114
n=114/3
n=38
38+2=40
38+4=42
38 +40 +42 =120
I'd go with Guest #1 answer. Omi67: 20 40 60 are not consecutive even integers !