Question

A piece of string 4.12 m is shared between two people, A and B. If A's piece is 240 mm longer than B's, find the length of each.

Answer 1

A = 2.18m, B = 1.94m

Explanation:

first of all, convert 240mm to metres. 240mm = 0.24m.

now, A is 0.24m longer than B.

that is, A = B + 0.24

B = A - 0.24.

A + B = 4.12

A + (A - 0.24) = 4.12

2A - 0.24 = 4.12

2A = 4.12 + 0.24 = 4.36

A = 2.18.

B = A - 0.24 = 2.18 - 0.24 = 1.94.

so, A = 2.18m and B = 1.94m