Question

A 124-us piece of material is divided into lengths in the ratio 5:3:7:1. How long is each piece of material?

Answer 1

Add the ratio numbers to be your denominator

5+3+7+1=16

Pieces:

5/16 x124=38.75

3/16 x124=23.25

7/16 x124=54.25

1/16 x124=7.75