The total length of 5 streamers and 8 ribbons is 280 cm. The length of a ribbon is
14 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 8 ribbons?
| |
Streamers |
Ribbons |
Total |
| Number |
5 |
8 |
|
| Value |
4 u |
1 u |
|
| Total value |
20 u |
8 u |
28 u |
Length of 5 streamers and 8 ribbons
= 20 u + 8 u
= 28 u
28 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 28 = 10
Total length of the 8 ribbons
= 8 u
= 8 x 10
= 80 cm
Answer(s): 80 cm
