Asher bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 3.5 m longer than the second piece. The first piece was 1.92 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the second piece was 13.96 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Asher pay if each metre of the ribbon was $5?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 13.96 + 3.5
= 17.46 m
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 17.46 - 1.92
= 15.54 m
Length of the ribbon
= 13.96 + 17.46 + 15.54
= 46.96 m
(b)
Amount that Asher paid
= 46.96 x 5
= $234.80
Answer(s): (a) 46.96 m; (b) $234.80