A piece of string is 1650 cm long. It is cut into two unequal pieces. One piece is 150 cm longer than the other. How long is the smaller piece?

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Renwick · Answer 1 · 2022-04-07T08:36:05+0000

Answer: The smaller piece is 750m long.

Explanation:

let the smaller piece be x

so

150m + x + x = 1650

150 + 2x = 1650

or, 2x = 1500

so, x = 750 m