Question

A carpenter cuts off from a plank 5/12 of its length and then of what remains.if the remaining piece is 5/2 m long,find the original length of plank.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.19666666667

Step-by-step explanation:

Cut plank: 5/12

Remaining plank: 5/2

∴ The original length of plank: 5/12 + 5 × 6/2 × 6

                                                   5 + 30/12

                                                   35/12

                                                   2.19666666667