The total length of 6 ropes and 4 wires is 374 cm. The length of a wire is
15 of the length of the rope. What is the total length of the 4 wires?
|
Ropes |
Wires |
Total |
Number |
6 |
4 |
|
Value |
5 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
30 u |
4 u |
34 u |
Length of 6 ropes and 4 wires
= 30 u + 4 u
= 34 u
34 u = 374
1 u = 374 ÷ 34 = 11
Total length of the 4 wires
= 4 u
= 4 x 11
= 44 cm
Answer(s): 44 cm