Question 735848: the length of 3 rods are in the ratio 1:3:4 if the total length is 96cm what is the length of the longest rod Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the length of 3 rods are in the ratio 1:3:4 if the total length is 96cm what is the length of the longest rod
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1:3:4 is the same as x:3x:4x
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Equation:
x + 3x + 4x = 96
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8x = 96
x = 12
3x = 36
4x = 48
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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