A ribbon is cut into three smaller strips in the ratio 2:3:5. If the shortest of the three strips is 30 inches in length, what was the length, in inches, of the ribbon before it was cut?	Pick one.
A) 60
B) 75
C) 90
D) 150
E) 170
Given 2x = 30 so x =15   Have to find 2x+3x+5x = 30+45+75= 
<gadget id="calculator">30+45+75</gadget>
<output>150</output>
150   Ans 150
<result>D</result>
A ribbon is cut into three smaller strips in the ratio 2:3:5. If the shortest of the three strips is 30 inches in length, what was the length, in inches, of the ribbon before it was cut?