Question:
Mrs Yong wants to tie 18 small identical parcels and 14 large identical parcels using ribbon. She has tied 15 small parcels and 6 large ones using 2100 cm of ribbon. The length of ribbon she used for 3 large parcels is the same as that of 5 small parcels.
(a) How many large parcels can be tied with the same length of ribbon used to tie 15 small parcels?
(b) What is the length of ribbon she needs to tie the remaining parcels?
Solution:
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