Ian bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 3.7 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 2.74 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 13.38 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Ian pay if each metre of the ribbon was $4?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 13.38 + 3.7
= 17.08 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 17.08 - 2.74
= 14.34 m
Length of the ribbon
= 13.38 + 17.08 + 14.34
= 44.8 m
(b)
Amount that Ian paid
= 44.8 x 4
= $179.20
Answer(s): (a) 44.8 m; (b) $179.20