alleryStart learning →Two ribbon lengths are x metres and (x+50) centimetres. Together they measure 252 cm. What is x?
A101
B2
C2.02
D2.52
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2
Convert x metres to 100x centimetres before adding. Then 100x+x+50=252, so 101x=202 and x=2.
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