A 30-inch segment is cut into two parts whose lengths have the ratio 3 to 5. How do you find the length of the shortest part?

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Jim G.
Jul 11, 2017

11.25

Explanation:

"adding the ratio parts " 3+5=8

"1 part "=30/8=3.75

rArr"5 parts "=5xx3.75=18.75larrcolor(red)" longest part"

rArr"3 parts "=3xx3.75=11.25larrcolor(red)" shortest part"

color(blue)"As a check"

18.75+11.25=30

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