Question

A board 120 inches long is divided into 2 sections. If the ratio of the 2 sections is 3:5, what are the lengths of the sections?

15 inches, 105 inches
A
B
24 inches, 96 inches
C 40 inches, 80 inches
D 45 inches, 75 inches

Answer 1

D 45 inches, 75 inches

Explanation:

3:5 is 3 + 5 = 8 parts

one section is 3/8 of 120 = 45 inches

other section is 5/8 of 120 = 75 inches

D 45 inches, 75 inches