Question

divide the line segment of 9 cm long in the ratio 3:2

Answer 1

let it be 3x and 2x
3x + 2x= 5x
5x = 9
x = 9/5
3x = 27/5
2x = 18/5

Answer 2

line segment = 9 cm
it is divided in the ratio 3:2
3x+2x=9
5x=9
x=9/5

hence 3x=3*9/5=5.4cm
2x=2*9/5=3.6cm

line segment is divided into 5.4cm & 3.6cm in the ratio 3:2