Question

A piece of wood is 5m long. A carpenter cuts off 170cm. How long is the wood now?

Answer 1

Answer:

3.3 m remain

Step-by-step explanation:

5m=500cm (1m=100cm)

500-170=330cm

=3.3m

Answer 2

Answer:

330cm or 3.3m

Step-by-step explanation:

Total wood length = 5m = 500cm

Length of wood cut off = 170cm

Remaining piece length = 500 - 170cm

= 330cm or 3.3m