Question

Draw a line segment of length 7.8 cm and divide it in the ratio 5:8 and measure the two parts.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the length of first part is 3cm and second part is 4.8

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio = 5 : 8

let the length of line segment be 5x and 8x

so,

5x + 8x = 7.8

13x = 7.8

x = 7.8/13

x = 0.6

hence,

5x = 5 × 0.6 = 3 cm

8x = 8 × 0.6 = 4.8 cm

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