Question

Word Problem
A wire of length 88 cm is cut into three pieces. the lengths of the pieces are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 6. find the length of the the (i) shortest piece (ii) longest piece???​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio of the pieces = 2:3:6

Let,

Take them as 2x,3x and 6x.

ATQ,

2x+3x+6x = 88

11x = 88

X = 88/11 = 8 cm.

i) shortest piece = 2x

= 2×8

= 16cm.

ii) longest piece = 6x

= 6×8

= 48 cm.

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Answer 2

Shortest rope = 16cm

Longest rope = 48cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ,

Add the three pieces =

$2x + 3x + 6x = 11x$

Total length of wire = 88cm

$11x = 88$

$x = 8$

First rope = 8×2 = 16cm

Second rope = 8×3 = 24cm

Third rope = 8×6 = 48cm