9 longer sticks were used.
This is how i get it.
1. change m to cm, 1m =100cm
2. add both together, divide by 16 =8.125. Which means 1 of the stick should more than 8, and 1 of the other stick should be less than 8
3. substitute the equation
4.(55 x 7)+(75 x 9) =1060
