The total length of 6 ropes and 2 strings is 380 cm. The length of a string is
16 of the length of the rope. What is the total length of the 2 strings?
| |
Ropes |
Strings |
Total |
| Number |
6 |
2 |
|
| Value |
6 u |
1 u |
|
| Total value |
36 u |
2 u |
38 u |
Length of 6 ropes and 2 strings
= 36 u + 2 u
= 38 u
38 u = 380
1 u = 380 ÷ 38 = 10
Total length of the 2 strings
= 2 u
= 2 x 10
= 20 cm
Answer(s): 20 cm
