Harry bought a piece of streamer and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 1.6 m longer than the third piece. The first piece was 1.89 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the third piece was 10.33 m, find the length of the streamer before it was cut.
- How much did Harry pay if each metre of the streamer was $8?
(a)
Length of the second piece of streamer
= 10.33 + 1.6
= 11.93 m
Length of the first piece of streamer
= 11.93 - 1.89
= 10.04 m
Length of the streamer
= 10.33 + 11.93 + 10.04
= 32.3 m
(b)
Amount that Harry paid
= 32.3 x 8
= $258.40
Answer(s): (a) 32.3 m; (b) $258.40