The total length of 6 ribbons and 2 strings is 374 cm. The length of a string is
23 of the length of the ribbon. What is the total length of the 2 strings?
|
Ribbons |
Strings |
Total |
Number |
6 |
2 |
|
Value |
3 u |
2 u |
|
Total value |
18 u |
4 u |
22 u |
Length of 6 ribbons and 2 strings
= 18 u + 4 u
= 22 u
22 u = 374
1 u = 374 ÷ 22 = 17
Total length of the 2 strings
= 4 u
= 4 x 17
= 68 cm
Answer(s): 68 cm