Question

draw a line segment pq = 8 cm take a point r on it such that l pr : l rq = 7.2 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given that:

l(PR):l(QR)=3:2, PQ=8cm

PR=3x and QR=2x

Point R is on PQ then

PR+RQ=PQ

3x+2x=8

x=1.6cm

Hence, l(PR)=4.8cm and l(RQ)=3.2cm