Question

A 30-inch segment is cut into two parts whose lengths have the ratio 3 to 5. Find the length of the shortest part.

2
3.75
6
11.25

Answer 1

Hello there buddy,

So what your going to do is 3/8 x 30.

Your correct answer would be 11.25.

I hope this helps you.

~Jurgen

Answer 2

shortest part = 30 * 3/(3+5) = 30*3/8
=11.25