The total length of 2 ribbons and 2 wires is 330 cm. The length of a wire is
14 of the length of the ribbon. What is the total length of the 2 wires?
| |
Ribbons |
Wires |
Total |
| Number |
2 |
2 |
|
| Value |
4 u |
1 u |
|
| Total value |
8 u |
2 u |
10 u |
Length of 2 ribbons and 2 wires
= 8 u + 2 u
= 10 u
10 u = 330
1 u = 330 ÷ 10 = 33
Total length of the 2 wires
= 2 u
= 2 x 33
= 66 cm
Answer(s): 66 cm
