Fiona had a ribbon of 260 cm long. She tied some balloons on the ribbon. Part of the ribbon and balloons were shown. Each balloon was 16 cm apart from one another.
- What is the length of the ribbon between the fifth and the eleventh balloon?
- Find the most number of balloons that could be tied on the 260 cm of ribbon with balloons at 16 cm apart from one another.
(a)
Number of intervals between the fifth and the eleventh balloon
= 11 - 5
= 6
Length of the ribbon between the fifth and the eleventh balloon
= 6 x 16
= 96 cm
(b)
Sets of 16 cm
= 260 ÷ 16
= 16 r 4
Most number of balloons
= 16 + 1
= 17
Answer(s): (a) 96 cm; (b) 17