Bobby bought a piece of rope and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 2.3 m longer than the third piece. The first piece was 2.99 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the third piece was 10.37 m, find the length of the rope before it was cut.
- How much did Bobby pay if each metre of the rope was $5?
(a)
Length of the second piece of rope
= 10.37 + 2.3
= 12.67 m
Length of the first piece of rope
= 12.67 - 2.99
= 9.68 m
Length of the rope
= 10.37 + 12.67 + 9.68
= 32.72 m
(b)
Amount that Bobby paid
= 32.72 x 5
= $163.60
Answer(s): (a) 32.72 m; (b) $163.60