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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.
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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The correct option is D 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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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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