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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

User Remi
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C is the answer. Hopes that helps.
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Answer:

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.

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