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a ribbon is 12.3 feet long. another is 3.12 feet shorter than it. what is the total length of the two ribbons?

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Hey there,

The first ribbon is 12.3 feet

The second is 3.12 feet shorter

12.3 - 3.12 = 9.18

The second ribbon is 9.18 feet

Now add the two:
12.3 + 9.18 = 21.48

The two ribbons are 21.48 feet

Hope I helped :)

~Char
User Toby Van Kempen
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21.1 Because 12.3-3.12 is that answer.
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