Question

3/5 of pole was painted in red color and the remain 6m in yellow find the length of the pole.

Answer 1

Find fraction of the pole in yellow:

1 - 3/5 = 2/5

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Remaining pole = 2/5

Remaining pole = 6m

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Find length of the pole:

2/5 = 6m

1/5 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3m

5/5 (Whole pole) = 3 x 5 = 15 m

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Answer: The pole is 15 m long.