Tim bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 3.1 m longer than the second piece. The first piece was 2.16 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the second piece was 10.56 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Tim pay if each metre of the ribbon was $5?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 10.56 + 3.1
= 13.66 m
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 13.66 - 2.16
= 11.5 m
Length of the ribbon
= 10.56 + 13.66 + 11.5
= 35.72 m
(b)
Amount that Tim paid
= 35.72 x 5
= $178.60
Answer(s): (a) 35.72 m; (b) $178.60