Cathy 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 14 cm apart from one another.
- What is the length of the ribbon between the second and the seventh balloon?
- Find the most number of balloons that could be tied on the 260 cm of ribbon with balloons at 14 cm apart from one another.
(a)
Number of intervals between the second and the seventh balloon
= 7 - 2
= 5
Length of the ribbon between the second and the seventh balloon
= 5 x 14
= 70 cm
(b)
Sets of 14 cm
= 260 ÷ 14
= 18 r 8
Most number of balloons
= 18 + 1
= 19
Answer(s): (a) 70 cm; (b) 19