SOLUTION: Divide a line segment 45 cm into three parts whose ratio is 5:7:3

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Question 1008039: Divide a line segment 45 cm into three parts whose ratio is 5:7:3
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since 5, 7 and 3 parts adds up to 15 parts total, each part must be 45/15 = 3 degrees each...so
5 parts = 15 deg
7 parts = 21 deg
3 parts = 9 deg
Total = 45 deg