Question

draw a line segment of length 15 cm and divide it in the ratio 2:5, measure the parts​

Answer 1

Given ,

line segment length = 15cm

Let ,

Ratio = 2:5

= 2x + 5x

Now ,

2x + 5x = 15 cm

7x = 15 cm

x = 15/7

x = 2.14 cm

therefore ,

2x = 2 × 2.14 = 4.28

5x = 5 × 2.14 = 10.7

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