SOLUTION: A 32 foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 3 to 5. Find the lengths of the two pieces

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Question 256039: A 32 foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 3 to 5. Find the lengths of the two pieces
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+5x=32
8x=32
x=4
3x+5x=32
3x=12 ft
5x=20 ft