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  • 12-01-2020
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A segment is divided into two parts having lengths in the ratio of 5:3. If the difference between the length of the parts is 6", find the length of the longest part.

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15
24

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  • 12-01-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio = 5:3

Let the lengths of the two parts be 5x , 3x

5x - 3x = 6

2x = 6

x = 6/2

x = 3

Length of the longest part = 5x = 5*3 = 15"

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