Question

a piece of string is cut into two parts in the ratio 2:3. If the length the shorter piece is 12cm, what is the length of the longer piece?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio= 2:3

or 2x : 3x

if the shorter piece or 2x = 12cm

x= 12/2 = 6

length of longer piece= 3x = 3×6 = 18 ans.