Question

Algernon works at the mall wrapping presents during the holiday season. He started the day with 25 meters of ribbon. He used 900 centimeters of ribbon the first hour, and another 750 centimeters of ribbon the second hour. How much ribbon does Algernon have left?

Answer 1

Answer: Algernon has left 850 centimeters of ribbon.

Explanation:

Given: Initially , Total length of ribbon = 25 meters

Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, so total length of ribbon = 2500 centimeters

Now, ribbon used in first hour = 900 centimeters, ribbon used in second hour = 750 centimeters

Total ribbon used = 900 centimeters+ 750 centimeters

= 1650 centimeters

Ribbon left = 2500-1650= 850 centimeters

Hence, Algernon has left 850 centimeters of ribbon.