SOLUTION: A 200-foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 7 to 3. Find the lengths of the two pieces

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Question 584900: A 200-foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 7 to 3. Find the lengths of the two pieces
Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, richwmiller:
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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7+3=10
3/10=.3
7/10=.7
.3*200=60
.7*200=140

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
140 (7*20) and 60 (3*20)