Question

Draw a line segment of length 7.2 cm and divide it in the ratio 5:3. Measure the two parts.​

Answer 1

Let the first part of the line be - 5x

other one be - 3x (as given in the question)

then : 5x + 3x = 7.2

8x= 7.2

x = 7.2/ 8

x = 0.9

NOW PUTTING THE VALUE OF X

first part = 4.5

second part= 2.7

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