SOLUTION: SOLUTION: A plumber has a 2.5 metre long copper pipe. He need to cut lengths of 60cm,35cm and 90cm. Work out how much of the initial 2.5 metre long pipe is left. Give your answer i

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Question 1108915: SOLUTION: A plumber has a 2.5 metre long copper pipe. He need to cut lengths of 60cm,35cm and 90cm. Work out how much of the initial 2.5 metre long pipe is left. Give your answer in cm
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In terms of units only:
[ m ] x [ cm/m ] = [ cm ]
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cm
and
cm
and
cm
There is 65 cm left over

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