Question

I cut a piece of rope into four segments.

Segment 1= 0.75 cm
Segment 2= 2.278
Segment 3= 6.11
Segment 4= 6.72

Find the following:
i) Sum of all segments
ii) Sum of first two segments
iii) Sum of last two segments
iv) How much longer is the sum of 3rd and 4th Segment than Sum of 1st and 2nd Segment?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given:

• Segment 1= 0.75 cm
• Segment 2= 2.278 cm
• Segment 3= 6.11 cm
• Segment 4= 6.72 cm

Find the following:

i) Sum of all segments

• 0.75 + 2.278 + 6.11 + 6.72 = 15.858 cm

ii) Sum of first two segments

• 0.75 + 2.278 = 3.028 cm

iii) Sum of last two segments

• 6.11 + 6.72 = 12.83 cm

iv) How much longer is the sum of 3rd and 4th Segment than Sum of 1st and 2nd Segment?​

• 12.83 - 3.028 = 9.802 cm