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  • 23-12-2020
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P partitions GR in ratio 2:4. GR is 36cm. How long is GP and PR?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 23-12-2020

Answer:

12 cm and 24 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

The line is divided in the ratio 2 : 4 = 2x : 4x ( x is a multiplier )

The sum is therefore

2x + 4x = 36

6x = 36 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = 6

Thus

GP =  2x = 2 × 6 = 12 cm

PR = 4x = 4 × 6 = 24 cm

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