Solve the problem.Jerry has three pieces of string. The total length is 91 inches. The sum of the two longer pieces is 76. The middle piece is twice as long as the shortest piece. What are the lengths of the three pieces?

A. 7.5, 15, and 68.5 inches
B. 46, 56, and 68.5 inches
C. 15, 30, and 46 inches
D. 15, 46, and 56 inches


Answer: C

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