SOLUTION: A board 6 feet long is cut into two pieces whose lengths are in a ratio of 1 to 5. Find the larger of the two pieces.

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Question 348554: A board 6 feet long is cut into two pieces whose lengths are in a ratio of 1 to 5. Find the larger of the two pieces.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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ratio = 5:1
Total 5+1 = 6parts
Larger piece = 5 parts
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5/6 of 6
= 5/6 * 6 = 5 feet