Question

A piece of rod 7/8 metre long is broken
into two pieces. One piece was 1/4metre long How long is the other piece ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The length of the original piece of the rod is 7/8 meters i.e. 0.875 meters. Now, the rod is made into two pieces by braking it. One of the piece is 1/4 meters i.e 0.25 meters long. Hope it helps you

Answer 2

let the other peice be-x

1/4+x=7/8

x=7/8-1/4

x=5/8 i.e. 0.625metre