Question

draw a line segment of length 8.5 cm and divide it in the ratio of 5:8 measure the two parts.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Steps of Construction:

1) Draw a line of AB of length 8.5cm.

2) Draw a ray AX making an acute angle with AB.

3) Mark 5+7=12 points on AX such that AA1=A1A2=A2A3 and so on.

4) Join A12B.

5) Through A5 draw a line parallel to A12B intersecting AB at point C.

So AC:CB=5:7