Question

divide 64 cm long string into two parts in the ratio 5:3​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 5x and 3x

length of the strip to be cut in two parts 64cm

according to question

5x+3x=64

8x=64

x=64\8

x=8

check

5x=5×8=40

3x=3×8=24

40\24=5\3

i.e. 5:3 proof

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 5x and 3x

length of strip to be cut in two parts 64cm

according to question

5x+3x=64

8x=64

x=64\8

x=8

check

5x=5×8=40

3x=3×8=24

40\24=5\3

i.e. 5:3 proof