Question

A line segment 56cm long is to be divided into two parts in the ratio of 2:5.Find the length of each part​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the parts=x

the first part ratio =2=2×x=2x

the second part ratio =5=5×x=5x

therefore,

2x+5x=56cm

7x=56

x=8

then the,

first part =16,second part =40