Question

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

Answer 1

length of the ribbon = 30 cm (given)

Ratio = 5 : 3 (given)

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio = 5x : 3x

Solve x:

5x = 30

x= 30 ÷ 5 = 6

Find the reduced length

x = 6

3x = 6 x 3 = 18 cm

Answer: 18 cm

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

length of the ribbon = 30 cm (given)

Ratio = 5 : 3 (given)

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

Ratio = 5x : 3x

Solve x:

5x = 30

x= 30 ÷ 5 = 6

Find the reduced length

x = 6

3x = 6 x 3 = 18 cm