Question

a piece of ribbon is 28/5m long.if it is cut into 14 equal pieces,how long will each piece be?write your answer in (i) fractions (ii) m and cm.

Answer 1

a piece of ribbon is 28/5m long.
if it is cut into 14 equal pieces.
=28/5×1/14 = 2/5 m
I)2/5
ii)2/5 m or 40cm

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Answer -

(i) l = 2/5 m

(ii) l = 0.4 m = 40 cm

◆ Explanation -

# Given -

L = 28/5 m

# Solution -

When the ribbon is cut into pieces, each will be of length of l m.

l = (28/5) / 14

l = 2/5 m

Length of each piece in metres -

l = 0.4 m

Length of each piece in centimetres -

l = 40 cm

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