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Q.

A stick measures 2.1 m. If It is cut into 2 pieces whose lengths are in the ratio 5 : 2, then find the length of each piece.

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a

1.5m, 0.6m

b

1.9m, 0.2m

c

0.3m, 1.8m

d

0.5m, 1.6m

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Given: Length of stick = 2.1 m

Let the length of the first and second pieces be 5x and 2x respectively.

∴ 5x + 2x = 2.1

⇒ 7x = 2.1

⇒ x = 0.3

∴ Length of first piece = 5x = 5(0.3) = 1.5 m

Length of second piece = 2x = 2(0.3) = 0.6 m

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