Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Length of line segment 7.6 cm and ratio 5 : 8 i.e., m : n.

Step-by-step Construction:

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

Step 2: Draw any ray AX, making an acute angle with AB.

Step 3: Locate 13 ( = m + n ) points  on AX so that  

Step 4: Join  

Step 5: Through the point  ( m = 5 ) , draw a line parallel to  ( by making an angle equal to  )  at  intersecting AB at the point C.

So, we get

⇒ AC : CB = 5 : 8

⇒ AC = 2.9 cm  and CB = 4.7 cm

Figure is attached