Question

Divide a line segment of length 4.8 cm in ratio 3:5 initially.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratio = 3:5.

Length of line segment = 4.8 cm.

Sum of the ratio = 3+5 = 8.

First part = 3/8 of 4.8 cm = 1.8 cm.

Second part = 5/8 of 4.8 cm = 3 cm.

To check your answer, u can add the ratios to get the length of the line segment since 1.8 cm +3 cm = 4.8 cm.

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Answer 2

Given - Length of the segment

Find - Divided length

Solution - The line will be divided into lengths 1.8 and 3 centimetres.

Let the two segments be of length 3x and 5x.

Now, representing this in a mathematical expression.

3x + 5x = 4.8

8x = 4.8

x = 0.6 centimetres

Finding the length of the first segment.

Length of first segment = 3*0.

Length of first segment = 1.8 centimetres

Finding the length of the second segment.

Length of the second segment = 5*0.6

Length of second segment = 3 centimetres

Thus, the line will be divided into lengths 1.8 and 3 centimetres.