Question

I have 3 meters and 60 centimeters of string. If a short piece of string measures 30cm. How many short pieces of string can I make?

Answer 1

12 short pieces of string

Explanation:

3 meters = 300 centimeters

300 + 60 = 360

360 ÷ 30 = 12

Answer 2

Answer: 12 pieces of string

Explanation:

1 meter = 100 centimeters

3 meters = 300 centimeters

300 centimeters + 60 centimeters = 360 centimeters

360 centimeter piece divided into 30 peaces will be 360:30= 12

So we get 12 pieces