Harry bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 2.3 m longer than the third piece. The first piece was 3.01 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the third piece was 10.11 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Harry pay if each metre of the ribbon was $10?
(a)
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 10.11 + 2.3
= 12.41 m
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 12.41 - 3.01
= 9.4 m
Length of the ribbon
= 10.11 + 12.41 + 9.4
= 31.92 m
(b)
Amount that Harry paid
= 31.92 x 10
= $319.20
Answer(s): (a) 31.92 m; (b) $319.20