Question

a ribbon 42 cm long is cut into 2 pieces in the ratio 3:4. what is the length of the longer piece of ribbon ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

3:4

total = 3+4 = 7 parts = 42

1 part = 42/7 = 6

longer is 4parts = 4×6 = 24cm

Answer 2

Answer:

24cm

Step-by-step explanation:

add ratio 3+4=7

then divide by 42

42/7=6

then

3*6=18

4*6=24