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? Write your answer in centimeters.

Answer 1

Answer:

850

Step-by-step explanation:

25 metres is equal to 2500 centimetres. 900+750 is equal to 1650. 2500-1650 is equal to 850, so he has 850 centimetres of ribbon left