Japheth bought a piece of rope and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 1.4 m longer than the first piece. The third piece was 1.39 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the first piece was 11.75 m, find the length of the rope before it was cut.
- How much did Japheth pay if each metre of the rope was $10?
(a)
Length of the second piece of rope
= 11.75 + 1.4
= 13.15 m
Length of the third piece of rope
= 13.15 - 1.39
= 11.76 m
Length of the rope
= 11.75 + 13.15 + 11.76
= 36.66 m
(b)
Amount that Japheth paid
= 36.66 x 10
= $366.60
Answer(s): (a) 36.66 m; (b) $366.60