A rope 1m 17cm is divided into two pieces in the ratio of 6:7 find the length of each piece
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54 cm and 63 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the common multiple be=x
length of rope=1m 17cm
=100+17 cm = 117 cm
Equation:
6x+7x=117
13x=117
x=117/13=9
Therefore, the lengths will be:
6x=6*9=54 cm
7x=7*9=63 cm
Verification:
54+63=117 cm
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