Luke bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 2.3 m longer than the third piece. The first piece was 2.24 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the third piece was 14.48 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Luke pay if each metre of the ribbon was $7?
(a)
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 14.48 + 2.3
= 16.78 m
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 16.78 - 2.24
= 14.54 m
Length of the ribbon
= 14.48 + 16.78 + 14.54
= 45.8 m
(b)
Amount that Luke paid
= 45.8 x 7
= $320.60
Answer(s): (a) 45.8 m; (b) $320.60