Question

    If you divide a 24.6 m long wire in the ratio 12: 29, what will be the length of the longer piece?

    A 17.4 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7.7 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18.4 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15.2 m Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ⇒ Length of longer piece = {29/(12 + 29)} × 24.6 = (29/41) × 24.6 = 17.4 m

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