Question

Divide 64 cm long string into two parts in the ratio of 5 ratio 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

first part is 40 cm and second part is 24 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be 5:3

assume first part as 5x and second part as 3x

5x+3x=64

8x=64

x=8

5x=5×8=40 cm

3x=3×8=24cm

so FIRST PART IS 40 CM

SECOND PART IS 24 CM