The total length of 3 streamers and 6 wires is 297 cm. The length of a wire is
19 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 6 wires?
|
Streamers |
Wires |
Total |
Number |
3 |
6 |
|
Value |
9 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
27 u |
6 u |
33 u |
Length of 3 streamers and 6 wires
= 27 u + 6 u
= 33 u
33 u = 297
1 u = 297 ÷ 33 = 9
Total length of the 6 wires
= 6 u
= 6 x 9
= 54 cm
Answer(s): 54 cm