Question

How to cut a 10cm line in 2:3:3 ratio

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the lines be x, y and z

x = 3a,

y = 3a and

z = 2a

now x + y + z = 10

3a + 3a + 2a = 10

8a = 10

a = 1.25

hence x = 3a = 3.75

y = 3a = 3.75

z = 2a = 2.5