Step 1
The number of pieces for 5 cuts is
[tex]7+4=11[/tex]
Step 2
The general formula Tn, for the number of rope pieces is
[tex]\begin{gathered} a=3 \\ d=2 \\ T_n=3+(n-1)2 \\ T_n=2n+1 \end{gathered}[/tex]
Step 3
How many rope cuttings will make up 153 rope pieces
[tex]\begin{gathered} 153=2n+1 \\ 152=2n \\ \frac{152}{2}=\frac{2n}{2} \\ n=76\text{ rope cuttings} \end{gathered}[/tex]
Step 4
How many ropes pieces will result from 11 cuttings
[tex]\begin{gathered} T_n=2(11)+1 \\ T_n=23\text{ rope pieces} \end{gathered}[/tex]
