Daniel bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 2.2 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 1.86 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 12.62 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Daniel pay if each metre of the ribbon was $7?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 12.62 + 2.2
= 14.82 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 14.82 - 1.86
= 12.96 m
Length of the ribbon
= 12.62 + 14.82 + 12.96
= 40.4 m
(b)
Amount that Daniel paid
= 40.4 x 7
= $282.80
Answer(s): (a) 40.4 m; (b) $282.80