The total length of 3 ribbons and 4 ropes is 266 cm. The length of a rope is
15 of the length of the ribbon. What is the total length of the 4 ropes?
|
Ribbons |
Ropes |
Total |
Number |
3 |
4 |
|
Value |
5 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
15 u |
4 u |
19 u |
Length of 3 ribbons and 4 ropes
= 15 u + 4 u
= 19 u
19 u = 266
1 u = 266 ÷ 19 = 14
Total length of the 4 ropes
= 4 u
= 4 x 14
= 56 cm
Answer(s): 56 cm