Question

Lori needs a twine 8.5 meters long to mark a row in her garden. Andrew needs a length of twine for 7.25 meter long for his row. They have one length of twine that measures 16.25 meter long . After they each take the lengths they need how much twine will be left?

Answer 1

8.5 + 7.25 = 15.75
16.25 - 15.75 = 0,5
There are 0,5 meters left.