Question

A string of length is cut into 2pieces in the ratio 3:5 find the length of each piece​

Answer 1

Answer:12.5cm

Explanation:

Answer 2

Let the length of shorter piece be 3x and length of longer piece be 5x (THEIR RATIO IS 3:5)

Now, length of longer piece is 20 cm

So,

5x=20

x=4

Hence, length of shorter piece = 3x = 3*4=12 cm

Explanation:

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