Shannon had a ribbon of 290 cm long. She tied some balloons on the ribbon. Part of the ribbon and balloons were shown. Each balloon was 19 cm apart from one another.
- What is the length of the ribbon between the fifth and the ninth balloon?
- Find the most number of balloons that could be tied on the 290 cm of ribbon with balloons at 19 cm apart from one another.
(a)
Number of intervals between the fifth and the ninth balloon
= 9 - 5
= 4
Length of the ribbon between the fifth and the ninth balloon
= 4 x 19
= 76 cm
(b)
Sets of 19 cm
= 290 ÷ 19
= 15 r 5
Most number of balloons
= 15 + 1
= 16
Answer(s): (a) 76 cm; (b) 16