A ribbon measuring (v + 4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio 3 : 7. What was the length of the longer piece?

Adnrw asked Mar 19, 2023

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A ribbon measuring (v + 4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio

3 : 7. What was the length of the longer piece?

Adnrw asked Mar 19, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

et the two pieces be 3x and 7x , then

3x + 7x = v+4

10x = v+4

x = (v+4)/10

The longer piece was 7x or

7(v+4)/10

Drj answered Mar 25, 2023

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