SOLUTION: A 40 foot beam is to be cut in two, if one portion is one third the length of the other portion what are the two lengths of the portions?
(1/3)(40/1)
Multiply (1*40) / (3*1)
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(1/3)(40/1)
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Question 421147: A 40 foot beam is to be cut in two, if one portion is one third the length of the other portion what are the two lengths of the portions?
(1/3)(40/1)
Multiply (1*40) / (3*1)
=40/3
But now I'm stuck, help please? Have to use 5 steps process Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume length of the portions are x and 3x.
x + 3x = 40
=> 4x= 40
=> x = 40/4 = 10
so, length of the portions are 10 foot and 30 foot.
