Question

A 35 -inch long stick is cut into two pieces. If the ratio of their lengths is 2:3, how long is each piece?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer:

14 inches and 21 inches

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 2 + 3 = 5 parts

divide length of stick by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio

35 inches ÷ 5 = 7 inches ← value of 1 part of the ratio , then

2 parts = 2 × 7 = 14

3 parts = 3 × 7 = 21

the 2 pieces are 14 inches and 21 inches long

Answer 2

14 inches and 21 inches

Explanation:

sum the parts of the ratio , 2 + 3 = 5 parts

divide length of stick by 5 to find the value of one part of the ratio

35 inches ÷ 5 = 7 inches ← value of 1 part of the ratio , then

2 parts = 2 × 7 = 14

3 parts = 3 × 7 = 21

the 2 pieces are 14 inches and 21 inches long