Bryan bought a piece of streamer and cut it into 3 pieces. The third piece was 1.5 m longer than the first piece. The second piece was 2.74 m shorter than the third piece.
- If the first piece was 11.22 m, find the length of the streamer before it was cut.
- How much did Bryan pay if each metre of the streamer was $5?
(a)
Length of the third piece of streamer
= 11.22 + 1.5
= 12.72 m
Length of the second piece of streamer
= 12.72 - 2.74
= 9.98 m
Length of the streamer
= 11.22 + 12.72 + 9.98
= 33.92 m
(b)
Amount that Bryan paid
= 33.92 x 5
= $169.60
Answer(s): (a) 33.92 m; (b) $169.60