Question

the point B is between A and C . if AC= 40 km , and AB : BC is 17:3 , how much is ( i) AB ( ii) BC? ( explain it) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

First step

17:3= 17x:3x

=17x+3x

=20x

Total distance is 40 km so,

17x= 17x/20x × 40=34 km

3x=3x/20x × 40=6 km

in 17= AB=34 km

and 3=BC= 6 km

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