The total length of 6 ropes and 8 strings is 256 cm. The length of a string is
14 of the length of the rope. What is the total length of the 8 strings?
| |
Ropes |
Strings |
Total |
| Number |
6 |
8 |
|
| Value |
4 u |
1 u |
|
| Total value |
24 u |
8 u |
32 u |
Length of 6 ropes and 8 strings
= 24 u + 8 u
= 32 u
32 u = 256
1 u = 256 ÷ 32 = 8
Total length of the 8 strings
= 8 u
= 8 x 8
= 64 cm
Answer(s): 64 cm
