Question

Draw a tape diagram to represent each problem. Use numbers to solve,

and write your answer as a statement.
In one year, the factory used 11,650 meters of cotton, 4,950 fewer meters
of silk than cotton, and 3,500 fewer meters of wool than silk. How many
meters in all were used of the three fabrics?

Answer 1

The total meters in all that were used of the three fabrics is 21,550

How many meters in all were used of the three fabrics?

Cotton = 11,650 meters

Silk = 11,650 meters - 4,950 fewer meters

= 6700 meters

Wool = 6700 meters - 3,500 fewer meters

= 3200 meters

Total meters of fabrics used = cotton + silk + wool

= 11,650 meters + 6700 meters + 3200 meters

= 21,550