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  • 12-10-2021
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A piece of string of length 85 cm is divided into three pieces in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Calculate the length of the
the shortest piece

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  • 12-10-2021

Answer:

a=2/10 x85

=17cm

b.3/10 x 85

=25.5cm

c.5/10 x 85

=42.5cm

the shortest piece is 17cm

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