Question

Suppose we take the second piece to be x and the first piece to be (200 – x), how will the steps vary. Will the answer be different?

Answer 1

Let 2nd piece be V & 1st piece is 200 – x

Given that 1st piece is 40 cm smaller than hence the other piece

∴ 200 – x = 2 × x – 40

200 + 40 = 2x + x

240 = 3x

∴ x = 240/3 = 80

∴ 1st piece = 200 – x = 200 – 80 = 120 cm

2nd piece = x = 80 cm

The answer will not change.