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5. A piece of ribbon is cut in the ratio 2:3:4. Ifthe largest piece is 16 cm, then the length beforeit is cut is(a) 144 cm(c) 63 cm(b) 24 cm(d) 36 cm |
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Answer» thanks let the length of each piece be 2x ,3x and 4x respectively Given that larger length =16 cm so , 4x =16so x =4Now total length of ribbon = 2x + 3x + 4x = 2×4 + 3×4 + 4×4 =8 + 12 + 16 = 36 cm Therefore answer =(d) = 36cm |
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