Ivan bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 2.4 m longer than the first piece. The third piece was 2.48 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the first piece was 12.95 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Ivan pay if each metre of the ribbon was $10?
(a)
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 12.95 + 2.4
= 15.35 m
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 15.35 - 2.48
= 12.87 m
Length of the ribbon
= 12.95 + 15.35 + 12.87
= 41.17 m
(b)
Amount that Ivan paid
= 41.17 x 10
= $411.70
Answer(s): (a) 41.17 m; (b) $411.70