A 24-Foot Board Is to Be Cut into Two Pieces

question 204

Multiple Choice

A 24-foot board is to be cut into two pieces whose lengths are in the ratio of 5 to 3. Find the lengths of the two pieces.

• A) 18 feet and 6 feet
• B) 11 feet and 13 feet
• C) 13 feet and 11 feet
• D) 15 feet and 9 feet
• E) 16 feet and 8 feet

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