Zeph bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The first piece was 2.6 m longer than the third piece. The second piece was 2.64 m shorter than the first piece.
- If the third piece was 10.78 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Zeph pay if each metre of the ribbon was $9?
(a)
Length of the first piece of ribbon
= 10.78 + 2.6
= 13.38 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 13.38 - 2.64
= 10.74 m
Length of the ribbon
= 10.78 + 13.38 + 10.74
= 34.9 m
(b)
Amount that Zeph paid
= 34.9 x 9
= $314.10
Answer(s): (a) 34.9 m; (b) $314.10