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PSLE
A thread was first cut into two pieces in the ratio 2 : 1. The longer piece was then cut into two pieces in the ratio 4 : 1. Among the three pieces, the length of the longest piece was 280 cm. What was the length of the thread before it was first cut?
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PSLE
A thread was first cut into two pieces in the ratio 2 : 1. The longer piece was then cut into two pieces in the ratio 4 : 1. Among the three pieces, the length of the longest piece was 280 cm. What was the length of the thread before it was first cut?