Question

If a 40 inch stick is divided in a 3:5 ratio, how long (in inches) is the shorter piece

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

If a 40 inch stick is divided in a 3:5 ratio, how long (in inches) is the shorter piece

To Find :-

The inch of shorter piece

Solution :-

40 inch was divided in 3 : 5 ratio

3 :5 = 5 - 3

2

So The Value of The given ratio is 2

We Will Divide 2 with 40

40 ÷ 2

20

So The inch of shorter peice is 20 inches

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