Vaidev bought a piece of streamer and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 1.7 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 1.86 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 13.64 m, find the length of the streamer before it was cut.
- How much did Vaidev pay if each metre of the streamer was $5?
(a)
Length of the third piece of streamer
= 13.64 + 1.7
= 15.34 m
Length of the second piece of streamer
= 15.34 - 1.86
= 13.48 m
Length of the streamer
= 13.64 + 15.34 + 13.48
= 42.46 m
(b)
Amount that Vaidev paid
= 42.46 x 5
= $212.30
Answer(s): (a) 42.46 m; (b) $212.30