Henry bought a piece of rope and cut it into 3 pieces. The first piece was 3.5 m longer than the second piece. The third piece was 1.97 m shorter than the first piece.
- If the second piece was 13.74 m, find the length of the rope before it was cut.
- How much did Henry pay if each metre of the rope was $6?
(a)
Length of the first piece of rope
= 13.74 + 3.5
= 17.24 m
Length of the third piece of rope
= 17.24 - 1.97
= 15.27 m
Length of the rope
= 13.74 + 17.24 + 15.27
= 46.25 m
(b)
Amount that Henry paid
= 46.25 x 6
= $277.50
Answer(s): (a) 46.25 m; (b) $277.50