Priya makes 5 equal ribbon bookmarks using a total of 34 m of ribbon. Find the length of ribbon used for each bookmark in metres. Give your answer in the simplest form.
Need a hint?
The ribbon is shared equally among 5 bookmarks, so divide the total length by 5.
Worked answer
- Divide the total length equally: 34 ÷ 5.
- Change division by 5 to multiplication by 15: 34 × 15 = 320 m.
Answer: 3/20 m
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Calculation slip
Some pupils multiply 34 by 5 and obtain 154. The total ribbon must be shared among 5 bookmarks, so it must be divided by 5.
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