Question

draw a line segment of length 7.2 CM and divide it in the ratio 5.3 measure the two parts and verify the results
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Answer 1

Answer:

Given that,

The line segment of length 7.2 cm and divide it in the ratio 5:3

Or,

5x+3x=7.2

8x=7.2

x=0.9

Hence,

The two segments of the given line will be 5x=5×0.9=4.5 cm and 3x=3×0.9=2.7 cm.

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