Question

divide the line segment AB-9 cm in the ratio 2:3​

Answer 1

Let 2:3 be 2x:3x

2x+3x=5x

x= 9(which is the length of line segment AB)/5

x=9/5

9/5 x 2 = 18/5 = 3.6 cm

9/5 x 3 = 27/5 = 5.4 cm

So the required lengths in the ratio 2:3 is 3.6 cm and 5.4 cm