Question

49. Draw a line segment of length 5.5 cm and divide it in the ratio 5/8 Measure the two parts. Write the steps of construction.​

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Step-by-step explanation:

Name the intersection point as X1. Keeping the distance same in compass keep the needle on point X1 and mark an arc intersecting AC at X2. Draw 13 (5:8 given ratio 5 + 8 = 13) such parts i.e. upto X13 Step4: Join points X13 and B Now we have to divide the segment AB in ratio 5:8, i.e. 5 parts and 8 parts.