A pipe $28$ ft long is cut into four pieces, the first $3$ ft long, the second $5$ ft long, and the third $7$ ft long. What is the length of the remaining piece? (Assume no waste from cutting.)
A) 18 ft
B) 23 ft
C) 16 ft
D) 20 ft
E) 13 ft

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The total length of the first three pieces is $3 + 5 + 7 = 15$ ft. Subtracting this from the total length of the pipe gives $28 - 15 = 13$ ft for the remaining piece.

A Pipe 282828 Ft Long Is Cut into Four Pieces, the First

A Pipe $28$ Ft Long Is Cut into Four Pieces, the First