Peter bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 3.3 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 3.95 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 11.15 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Peter pay if each metre of the ribbon was $8?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 11.15 + 3.3
= 14.45 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 14.45 - 3.95
= 10.5 m
Length of the ribbon
= 11.15 + 14.45 + 10.5
= 36.1 m
(b)
Amount that Peter paid
= 36.1 x 8
= $288.80
Answer(s): (a) 36.1 m; (b) $288.80