Question

If a line segment of length 8cm is divided into 5:3,find the
length of the smaller part.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the common multiple be x

so the smaller part be 3x

and the larger part be 5x

the total length of the rope is 8cm

so

5x + 3x = 8

8x = 8

x = 1

so the smaller part length be 3x = 3 × 1 = 3cm

Answer 2

Answer:

After u construct u find 3cm is smallest part