SOLUTION: A ribbion measuring (v+4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio of 3:7. What is the length of the longer piece? 1/2(v+4) * 7/10 = 7/20v + 7/5 = 7/20v +1 2/5

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: A ribbion measuring (v+4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio of 3:7. What is the length of the longer piece? 1/2(v+4) * 7/10 = 7/20v + 7/5 = 7/20v +1 2/5      Log On