SOLUTION: A ribbon measuring (v+4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio 3:7. What was the length of the longer piece?
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Question 1001966: A ribbon measuring (v+4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio 3:7. What was the length of the longer piece?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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3+7=10 A total of ten parts
The longest piece is 7 of ten parts:
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Longest piece=
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