The points L, M, N and O all lie on the same line segment, in that order, such that the ratio of LM : MN : NO is equal to 3 : 1 : 5. If LO=36, find NO. NO = ( )

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Simone Casagranda asked Nov 9, 2023

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The points L, M, N and O all lie on the same line segment, in that order, such that the ratio of LM : MN : NO is equal to 3 : 1 : 5. If LO=36, find NO.

NO = ( )

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Answer:

NO = 20

Explanation:

If the pieces are in the ratio of 3:1:5 and the whole thing is 36, then set up an equation:

3x + 1x + 5x = 36

and solve, see image.

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