The total length of the rope = 32 ft It is cut into two sections, say x and y But one section is seven times the other, say y=7x (shorter section being x) Solving for x
x+y =32 x+7x = 32 8x=32 x=32/8 = 4 ft. Therefore, the shorter piece is 4 ft long.
Given that the minute hand is at exactly 12hrs there is a difference of 5 hours in between so you multiply 5over 12 by 360degrees and you get 180degrees
