A string is cut in half,and one of the halves is used to bundle newspapers. Then one fifth of the remaining string is cut off. The piece left is 8 feet long. How long was the string originally? Please work this out. The anwser is 20 ft. THANKS

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A string is cut in half,and one of the halves is used to bundle newspapers. Then one fifth of the remaining string is cut off. The piece left is 8 feet long. How long was the string originally?               Please work this out.       The anwser is 20 ft. THANKS

Reiny · Accepted Answer

(1/2)(4/5)x = 8 x = 8(2)(5/4) = 20 4/5 ? after taking 1/5 away you are left with 4/5

Ferah · Answer

A string was cut to half and one half is used to bundle a news papers. Then 1/5 of the another half is used to tie a ballon.The remaining is 2 meter long. How was the string orginally?

firew · Answer

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Paizley Boman · Answer

(1/2)(4/5)x = 8 x = 8(2)(5/4) = 20