Question

A line segment of 112 cm long is to be divided into two parts in the ratio of 2:5. Find the length of each part.
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Answer 1

Answer:

let first part be = 2x

let second part be = 5x

therefore,

2x+5x=112

7x = 112

x = 112/7

x = 16

therefore,

first part = 2* 16 = 32 cm

second part = 5* 16 = 80 cm