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Lucy has a rope that is 4 meters long. She cuts away a piece that is 1.71 meters long. How long is the remaining piece of rope?

User Jamine
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Answer:

2.29

Explanation:

It's easy! Just do 4 minus 1.71 in your mind (or on a calculator)!

User User Rebo
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Subtract:

4 - 1.71 = 2.29

Answer: 2.29 meters long

User Massimo Griffani
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