Question

A piece of string is cut into two parts the ratio 2 : 3 . if length of the shorter piece is 18 cm find the other length

Answer 1

Answer:

Length of other piece is 27cm

Given:

• Ratio of lengths of strings is 2:3
• Length of shorter piece is 18 cm

To Find:

• The length of other piece.

Solution:

Let the length of shorter piece = 2x

Let the length of other piece = 3x

According to the question:

⟹ 2x = 18 cm

⟹ x = 18 cm/2

⟹ x = 9 cm

length of other piece is 3(x) = 3(9) = 27cm

The other piece is 27cm long