Question

the length of ribbon was originally 30cm. it was reduced in the ratio 5:3. what is its length now?​

Answer 1

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

Length of ribbon originally =30cm

Let the original length be 5x and reduced length be 3x.

But 5x=30cm

⟹x=530cm=6cm

Therefore, reduced length =3×6cm=18cm