Question

A roll of ribbon was 12 meters long. Diego cut 9 pieces of ribbon that were 0.4 meters each to tie some presents. He then used the remaining ribbon to make some wreaths. Each wreath required 0.6 meter.

How many meters of ribbon were available for making wreaths?

How many wreaths could Diego make with the available ribbon?

Answer 1

14 wreaths

Explanation:

Answer 2

8.4 meters of ribbon left and 14 wreaths made

Explanation:

9 * 0.4 = 3.6 meters used for presents

12 - 3.6 = 8.4 meters left for wreaths

8.4 / 0.6 = 14 wreaths