Question

A pole is divided in the ratio 7:8. If the longer part measures
176 cm, then the measure of the shorter part is
cm.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the measure of smaller part is 154.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Given:

• Longer part of pole=176cm
• Ratio of shorter and longer part=7:8

To find:

• Length of shorter part

Solution:

Let the ratio be 7x:8x

Length of longer part=176cm

$➠ \: \: \: \sf8x=176cm$

$➠ \: \:\sf \: x= \frac{176}{8}$

$➠ \: \: \sf x = 22$

Length of shorter part=7x

➠7×22cm

➠154cm