Daniel bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The first piece was 2.5 m longer than the second piece. The third piece was 2.57 m shorter than the first piece.
- If the second piece was 12.49 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Daniel pay if each metre of the ribbon was $6?
(a)
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 12.49 + 2.5
= 14.99 m
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 14.99 - 2.57
= 12.42 m
Length of the ribbon
= 12.49 + 14.99 + 12.42
= 39.9 m
(b)
Amount that Daniel paid
= 39.9 x 6
= $239.40
Answer(s): (a) 39.9 m; (b) $239.40