Question

Genevieve is cutting a 60-inch piece of ribbon into a ratio of 2:3. Since 2 inches are frayed at one end of the ribbon, she will need to start 2 inches in. This is indicated as 2 on the number line. Where will her cut be located? Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

25.2

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Genevieve is cutting a 60-inch piece of ribbon into a ratio of 2:3. Since 2 inches are frayed at one end of the ribbon, she will need to start 2 inches in.

There remains 60-2=58-inch piece of ribbon. Divide it into a ratio 2:3:

1. 2+3=5 the number of parts the ribbon is divided;

2. 58:5=11.6 in - the length of each part;

3. 11.6·2=23.2 in - the length of two parts;

4. 23.2+2=25.2 in - the point on the number line, where her cut will be.

Answer: 25.2 in