Question

Leah is creating satin bows for a wedding. From a 15-meter-long ribbon, she first cuts a piece 3 4/9 meters long. Then she cuts a piece 6 5/9 meters long from the remaining ribbon. How much ribbon does Leah have left?

A.) -12 meters
B.) -5 meters
C.) 5 meters
D.) 12 meters

Answer 1

C is the answer. Hopes that helps.

Answer 2

Leah is left with 5 meters of ribbon. (option C)

Explanation:

Total length of ribbon Leah had = 15 meters

First she cuts a piece of length =
`3(4)/(9)=(31)/(9)` meters

Again she cuts a piece of length =
`6(5)/(9)= (59)/(9)` meters

So, the length of ribbon left is =
`15-((31)/(9)+ (59)/(9))`

=
`15-((90)/(9))`

=
`15-10=5` meters

Therefore, Leah is left with 5 meters of ribbon.