The total length of 7 streamers and 8 threads is 264 cm. The length of a thread is
12 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 8 threads?
| |
Streamers |
Threads |
Total |
| Number |
7 |
8 |
|
| Value |
2 u |
1 u |
|
| Total value |
14 u |
8 u |
22 u |
Length of 7 streamers and 8 threads
= 14 u + 8 u
= 22 u
22 u = 264
1 u = 264 ÷ 22 = 12
Total length of the 8 threads
= 8 u
= 8 x 12
= 96 cm
Answer(s): 96 cm
