Albert bought a piece of streamer and cut it into 3 pieces. The second piece was 1.9 m longer than the first piece. The third piece was 3.18 m shorter than the second piece.
- If the first piece was 11.28 m, find the length of the streamer before it was cut.
- How much did Albert pay if each metre of the streamer was $5?
(a)
Length of the second piece of streamer
= 11.28 + 1.9
= 13.18 m
Length of the third piece of streamer
= 13.18 - 3.18
= 10 m
Length of the streamer
= 11.28 + 13.18 + 10
= 34.46 m
(b)
Amount that Albert paid
= 34.46 x 5
= $172.30
Answer(s): (a) 34.46 m; (b) $172.30