Question

Erik used 16 centimeters of tape to wrap 2 presents. Then, he used an additional 24 centimeters of tape to wrap another 3 presents. How many centimeters of tape does Erik use to wrap each present?

Answer 1

Erik uses 8 centimeters of tape to wrap each present.

Explanation:

16 centimeters can wrap 2 presents.
24 centimeters can wrap 3 presents.
Add both amounts of tape together to find the total amount of tape used. Then add the number of presents wrapped together.
16 + 24 = 40 centimeters
2 + 3 = 5 presents
40/5

In order to find how much tape wraps one present, divide both the top and bottom by the denominator (5)
40/5 = 8 centimeters
5/5 = 1 present

Erik uses 8 centimeters of tape to wrap each present.