Question

On a number line, J is at 0 and K is at 18. What is the location of pointL if the ratio of line segment JL to line segment LK is 5:3? Round to thenearest hundredth if necessary.

Answer 1

In the given number line

Thus, the length of the line JK is 18-0=18

The ratio JL:LK is 5:3.

To find length JL

`JL=(5)/(5+3)\ast18=(5\ast18)/(8)=(5\ast9)/(4)=(45)/(4)=11.25`

The point L is located at the point 11.25 on the number line.