The total length of 5 wires and 6 ribbons is 258 cm. The length of a ribbon is
35 of the length of the wire. What is the total length of the 6 ribbons?
|
Wires |
Ribbons |
Total |
Number |
5 |
6 |
|
Value |
5 u |
3 u |
|
Total value |
25 u |
18 u |
43 u |
Length of 5 wires and 6 ribbons
= 25 u + 18 u
= 43 u
43 u = 258
1 u = 258 ÷ 43 = 6
Total length of the 6 ribbons
= 18 u
= 18 x 6
= 108 cm
Answer(s): 108 cm