itssmookie9673 itssmookie9673
  • 12-02-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

A string is cut into two pieces in the ratio 2 : 7. The difference between the lengths of the two pieces is 90cm. Find the length of the shorter string.

Respuesta :

tutorAnne
tutorAnne tutorAnne
  • 15-02-2021

Answer:the length of the shorter string= 36cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us assume the lengths are 2x and 7x  since thery are in the ratio of 2 :7

 Such that Length of the shorter string = 2x

and the longer string = 7x  so that  the difference in Length which is 90cm can be expressed as

7x- 2x= 90

5x= 90

x 90/5

x= 18

shorter string = 2 x = 2x 18= 36cm

Longer strring = 7x 18=126cm  

       

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What are the two factors that define our traits?
Why the legislative branch is the most important?
The sum of five times a number and twice a second number is 18, but the difference of three times the first number and seven times the second number is -22. Fin
Use algebra tiles to find the difference. Let one white tile equal +1 and one black tile equal –1. 6 – (–9) A. 15; B. 13; C. –3; D. 15;
How is the go button on m computer?
The length of a side in an equilateral triangle is 5 inches. Find the area of the triangle. 5√3 square inches 6.25√3 square inches 12.5√3 square inches
How can children and young people come together to build a peaceful society?
Which word is correctly used in the sentence? When _____ lesson begins, we'll leave. your you're
What is the appropriate age to get a nose piercing?
What's the best way to rewrite the roundabout expression "for the period of two weeks"? A. for two weeks B. for the period of a half month C. for