Standard Mathematics Primary 5 Length and Mass

Reuben buys a fishing line 8.5 m long at Bishan Park. He uses 340 cm for his first rod and 275 cm for his second rod. How much fishing line is left?

A 235 cm
B 240 cm
C 510 cm
D 575 cm
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Convert 8.5 m to cm. 8.5 × 100 = 850 cm. Step 2: Find total length used. 340 + 275 = 615 cm. Step 3: Find length remaining. 850 − 615 = 235 cm. Answer: 235 cm. Answer: 235 cm

Correct answer: 235 cm

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