Albert bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 1.3 m longer than the third piece. The first piece was 3.93 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the third piece was 10.71 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Albert pay if each metre of the ribbon was $4?
(a)
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 10.71 + 1.3
= 12.01 m
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 12.01 - 3.93
= 8.08 m
Length of the ribbon
= 10.71 + 12.01 + 8.08
= 30.8 m
(b)
Amount that Albert paid
= 30.8 x 4
= $123.20
Answer(s): (a) 30.8 m; (b) $123.20