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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Ratio & Proportion - Problems and SolutionsQuestion 51
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Ratio & Proportion - Problems and Solutions
Question. 51
A line segment 56 cm long is to be divided into two parts in the ratio of 2 : 5. Find the length of each part.
Answer:
16 cm and 40 cm
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Total parts = 2 + 5 = 7. Each part = 56/7 = 8. Lengths = 2×8 = 16 cm, 5×8 = 40 cm.