a wooden pole is 2.08 meters long divide it in the ratio of 7 to 19
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Ratio = 7 : 19
Define x:
Let x be the constant ratio
Ratio = 7x : 19x
Solve x:
7x + 19x = 2.08
26x = 2.08
x = 2.08 ÷ 26 = 0.08m
Find the shares:
7x = 7(0.08) = 0.56 m
19x = 19(0.08) = 1.52m
Answer: The wooden pole is divided into 0.56m and 1.52m
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