Question

A rope is 56 in length and must be cut into two pieces. If one piece must be six times as long as the other, find the length of each piece. Round your answers to the nearest inch, if necessary.

Answer 1

48, 6

Explanation:

The ratio of the pieces is 6 to 1

Add them together to get the total

6+1 = 7

Divide the total length by 7

56/7 = 8

Multiply the ratios by 8

6*8 = 48

1*8 = 6

The peices are 48 and 6