SOLUTION: A 65-foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 6 to 7. Find the lengths of the two pieces.

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Question 948768: A 65-foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 6 to 7. Find the lengths of the two pieces.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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So the first board is %286%2F%286%2B7%29%29L and the second board is %287%2F13%29L.
L%5B1%5D=%286%2F13%2965=30ft
L%5B2%5D=%287%2F13%2965=35ft