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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.


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140

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147

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C

154

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168

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Solution

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 × 22 cm
then, 1 unit will represent 22 cm.

Hence, 7 units = 7× 22 = 154 cm

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


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