Murali bought a 20 metre long string- He cut out a piece 8 3-5 metres long and another 9 4-5 metres long- What is the length of the string that remains-

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Murali bought a 20 metre long string. He cut out a piece metres long and another metres long. What is the length of the string that remains?

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Length of the string bought by Murali = 20 m

Length of the first piece cut by him =

Length of the second piece cut by him =

Length of the remaining string =

Now,

Length of the remaining string =

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Murali bought a 20 metre long string. He cut out a piece metres long and another metres long. What is the length of the string that remains?

Length of the string bought by Murali = 20 m Length of the first piece cut by him = Length of the second piece cut by him = Length of the remaining string = Now, Length of the remaining string =

Length of the string bought by Murali = 20 m

Length of the first piece cut by him =

Length of the second piece cut by him =

Length of the remaining string =

Now,

Length of the remaining string =