The total length of 3 streamers and 9 ribbons is 294 cm. The length of a ribbon is
35 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 9 ribbons?
| |
Streamers |
Ribbons |
Total |
| Number |
3 |
9 |
|
| Value |
5 u |
3 u |
|
| Total value |
15 u |
27 u |
42 u |
Length of 3 streamers and 9 ribbons
= 15 u + 27 u
= 42 u
42 u = 294
1 u = 294 ÷ 42 = 7
Total length of the 9 ribbons
= 27 u
= 27 x 7
= 189 cm
Answer(s): 189 cm
