SOLUTION: a yardstick is cut into three pieces in the ratio of 1:4:5. What is the length of the longest piece?

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Question 628791: a yardstick is cut into three pieces in the ratio of 1:4:5.
What is the length of the longest piece?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1+4+5=10
5/10=1/2
the longest piece is 1/2 yard