SOLUTION: A ribbon 65 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is fifteen centimeters longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of the LARGER PIECE

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Question 1169935: A ribbon 65 centimeters long is cut into two pieces. One of the pieces is fifteen centimeters longer than the other. Find the lengths, in centimeters, of the LARGER PIECE

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The larger piece is  %2865%2B15%29%2F2 = 40 cm long.    ANSWER