Question

Geometrically divide a line segment of length 8.4cm in the ratio 5:2 .​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{6cm,\ 2.4cm}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5:2\to5x:2x\\\\5x+2x=8.4cm\\\\7x=8.4cm\qquad|\text{divide both sides by 7}\\\\x=1.2cm\\\\\text{therefore}\\\\5x=5\cdot1.2cm=6cm\\2x=2\cdot1.2cm=2.4cm$