Question

divide 1 m 71cm in the ratio 11:8

Answer 1

1m 71cm =171cm
ratio=11:8
sum of ratio =19
one part=11/19×171=99
second part=8/19×171=72

Answer 2

Answer:99 and 72

Step-by-step explanation:

Total length= 171 cm

Required ratio= 11:8

Let 11x and 8x be the required lengths.

Then, 11x+8x=171

19x=171

x=9

Therefore, required lengths are 11x=99

and 8x=72.