Question

a length of string is cut into two pieces in the ratio 4 : 3. the longer piece is 96 cm long. find the length of the shorter piece

Answer 1

Answer:

let the measure of the two pieces be 4x and 3x

ATQ

4x=96cm

x=96/4= 24 cm

3x= 3*24= 72cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer : 72 cms

Let the total length be X

Then,

(4/7)X=96cms

X=96×(7/4)

x=168

Length of shorter side = (3/7)×168=24×3=72cms