Question

Leah is creating satin bows for a wedding. From a 15-meter-long ribbon, she first cuts a piece 3 4/9 meters long. Then she cuts a piece 6 5/9 meters long from the remaining ribbon. How much ribbon does Leah have left?
A.) -12 meters
B.) -5 meters
C.) 5 meters
D.) 12 meters

Answer 1

C is the answer. Hopes that helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

Leah is left with 5 meters of ribbon. (option C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Total length of ribbon Leah had = 15 meters

First she cuts a piece of length = $3\frac{4}{9}=\frac{31}{9}$ meters

Again she cuts a piece of length = $6\frac{5}{9}= \frac{59}{9}$ meters

So, the length of ribbon left is = $15-(\frac{31}{9}+ \frac{59}{9})$

= $15-(\frac{90}{9})$

= $15-10=5$ meters

Therefore, Leah is left with 5 meters of ribbon.