The total length of 4 streamers and 2 ribbons is 288 cm. The length of a ribbon is
23 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 2 ribbons?
|
Streamers |
Ribbons |
Total |
Number |
4 |
2 |
|
Value |
3 u |
2 u |
|
Total value |
12 u |
4 u |
16 u |
Length of 4 streamers and 2 ribbons
= 12 u + 4 u
= 16 u
16 u = 288
1 u = 288 ÷ 16 = 18
Total length of the 2 ribbons
= 4 u
= 4 x 18
= 72 cm
Answer(s): 72 cm