Oliver bought a piece of ribbon and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 1.2 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 1.86 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 12.27 m, find the length of the ribbon before it was cut.
- How much did Oliver pay if each metre of the ribbon was $4?
(a)
Length of the third piece of ribbon
= 12.27 + 1.2
= 13.47 m
Length of the second piece of ribbon
= 13.47 - 1.86
= 11.61 m
Length of the ribbon
= 12.27 + 13.47 + 11.61
= 37.35 m
(b)
Amount that Oliver paid
= 37.35 x 4
= $149.40
Answer(s): (a) 37.35 m; (b) $149.40