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A segment has a length of 36 and
is divided into 2 lengths in the
ratio of 2:7. How long is the
longer segment?

Answers

Answered by Anonymous
3

9 units = 36

1 unit= 36÷9= 4

7 units ( longer side)= 4 × 7 = 28


Answer=28


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Answered by anurag4270
1
let the ratio of length be 2x and 7x.
2x+7x=36
9x=36
x=36/9
x=4
longer side =7x=7×4=28
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