Question

A pole is divided in the ratio 7 : 8. If the longer part measures 176 cm, then the measure of the shorter part is _____ cm.

• A. 140
• B. 147
• C. 154
• D. 168

Answer 1

The correct option is C

154

A pole is divided in the ratio 7 : 8.

If the longer part measures 176 cm,
i.e., 8 units represent 176 = 8 $\times 22$ cm
then, 1 unit will represent 22 cm.

Hence, 7 units = 7$\times 22$ = 154 cm

Therefore, the measure of the shorter part is 154 cm.