The total length of 8 ribbons and 9 streamers is 342 cm. The length of a streamer is
16 of the length of the ribbon. What is the total length of the 9 streamers?
|
Ribbons |
Streamers |
Total |
Number |
8 |
9 |
|
Value |
6 u |
1 u |
|
Total value |
48 u |
9 u |
57 u |
Length of 8 ribbons and 9 streamers
= 48 u + 9 u
= 57 u
57 u = 342
1 u = 342 ÷ 57 = 6
Total length of the 9 streamers
= 9 u
= 9 x 6
= 54 cm
Answer(s): 54 cm