<PRE><B>Question 196857</B>
A 10-foot board is to be cut into 2 pieces whose lengths are in the ratio 4:1. Find the number of feet in the length of the shorter piece.
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4:1 is the same as 4x:x
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Equation:
4x + x = 10
5x = 10
x = 2 ft. (the shorter piece)
4x = 8 ft.(the longer piece)
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>