Question

Select the correct answer.

A 39-inch piece of ribbon is cut so that one piece is
3 1/2 inches longer than the other.
What is the length of the longer piece of ribbon?

A. 21 1/4 inches
B. 17 3/4 inches
C. 23 inches
D. 24 3/4inches

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

39-3.5=35.5

35.5/2=17.75

17.75+3.5=21.25

Answer 2

A.

Explanation: