The total length of 5 streamers and 5 wires is 280 cm. The length of a wire is
17 of the length of the streamer. What is the total length of the 5 wires?
|
Streamers |
Wires |
Total |
Number |
5 |
5 |
|
Value |
7 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
35 u |
5 u |
40 u |
Length of 5 streamers and 5 wires
= 35 u + 5 u
= 40 u
40 u = 280
1 u = 280 ÷ 40 = 7
Total length of the 5 wires
= 5 u
= 5 x 7
= 35 cm
Answer(s): 35 cm