Question

Draw a line segment 7.6 cm and divide it in the ratio 5:8. Measure the two parts.

Answer 1

Answer:

4.7 CM

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Draw segment AB of length 7.6 cm using a ruler.

Step 2: Draw a ray AC having an acute angle with line AB.

Step 3: Mark 13 equidistant points on ray AC, A  

1

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,A  

2

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,A  

3

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,...,A  

13

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Step 4: Join A  

13

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 to B

Step 5: Draw A  

5

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P parallel to A  

13

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B.

Point P divides AB in the ratio 5:8. Measuring the lengths, we get AP=2.9 cm and PB=4.7 cm