Brandon bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 2.5 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 1.89 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 14.98 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Brandon pay if each metre of the ribbon was $4?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 14.98 + 2.5
= 17.48 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 17.48 - 1.89
= 15.59 m
Length of the ribbon
= 14.98 + 17.48 + 15.59
= 48.05 m
(b)
Amount that Brandon paid
= 48.05 x 4
= $192.20
Answer(s): (a) 48.05 m; (b) $192.20