Question

Points W, X, and Y are collinear. WY = 25 andthe ratio of WX to XY is 2:3. Find WX.wY

Answer 1

WX is 10

Explanation goes as follows:

WY = 25 from the question given

adding the ratios together, we will have 2+3= 5

WX : XY = 2: 3

To find WX, we will simply say;

WX = 2/5 multiplied by 25

WX = 2/5 x 25

WX = 50/5

WX=10

Like-wise to find WY

we will simply say;

WY = 3/5 multiplied by 25

WY = 3/5 x 25

WY = 75/5

WY =15