The total length of 4 wires and 2 ropes is 266 cm. The length of a rope is
19 of the length of the wire. What is the total length of the 2 ropes?
|
Wires |
Ropes |
Total |
Number |
4 |
2 |
|
Value |
9 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
36 u |
2 u |
38 u |
Length of 4 wires and 2 ropes
= 36 u + 2 u
= 38 u
38 u = 266
1 u = 266 ÷ 38 = 7
Total length of the 2 ropes
= 2 u
= 2 x 7
= 14 cm
Answer(s): 14 cm