Xavier bought a piece of rope and cut it into 3 pieces. The first piece was 3.2 m longer than the third piece. The second piece was 3.83 m shorter than the first piece.
- If the third piece was 10.39 m, find the length of the rope before it was cut.
- How much did Xavier pay if each metre of the rope was $5?
(a)
Length of the first piece of rope
= 10.39 + 3.2
= 13.59 m
Length of the second piece of rope
= 13.59 - 3.83
= 9.76 m
Length of the rope
= 10.39 + 13.59 + 9.76
= 33.74 m
(b)
Amount that Xavier paid
= 33.74 x 5
= $168.70
Answer(s): (a) 33.74 m; (b) $168.70