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B is a point between A and C. AB:BC is 17:3.If AC =40 km how much is (i)AB (i)BC?

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Answered by mysticd
18
AB:BC=17:3
let AB=17x km
BC=3km
given
AC=40km
AB+BC=40
17x+3x=40
20x=40
x=40/20
x=2
therefore
AB=17x=17*2=34km
BC=3x=3*2=6km
Answered by aakritisharma68
1

Answer:

AB:BC=17:3

let AB=17x km

BC=3km

given

AC=40km

AB+BC=40

17x+3x=40

20x=40

x=40/20

x=2

therefore

AB=17x=17*2=34km

BC=3x=3*2=6km

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