Maree bought a 3m length of timber. she cut one piece measuring 1.2m from it and divided the remaining length into 6 equal pieces. how long (in cm) was each of the shorter pieces?

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a man could arrive on time for an appointment if he drove the car at 40 mph; however, since he left the house 15 minutes late, he drove the car at 50 mph and arrive 3 minutes early for the appointment. how far from his house was his appointment?