Question

divide seg AB of length 8cm in the ratio 4:3

Answer 1

Ratio = 4 : 3

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio = 4x : 3x

Solve x:

4x + 3x = 8

7 x = 8

x = 8/7

4x = 4(8/7) = 32/7 cm

3x = 3(8/7) = 24/7 cm

Answer: The length are 32/7 cm and 24/7 cm