Fabian bought a piece of rope and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 3.6 m longer than the first piece. The third piece was 2.05 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the first piece was 10.05 m, find the length of the rope before it was cut.
- How much did Fabian pay if each metre of the rope was $4?
(a)
Length of the second piece of rope
= 10.05 + 3.6
= 13.65 m
Length of the third piece of rope
= 13.65 - 2.05
= 11.6 m
Length of the rope
= 10.05 + 13.65 + 11.6
= 35.3 m
(b)
Amount that Fabian paid
= 35.3 x 4
= $141.20
Answer(s): (a) 35.3 m; (b) $141.20