Question

Given the line segment , state the ratio of the segment partitions as. Be sure to reduce fractions

Answer 1

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Line segment AB consists of segment AC and segment CB.

AC = 7 cm

CB = 21 cm

The entire segment, AB = 21 + 7 = 28cm

The ratio of the segments partitions can be stated as follows:

Ratio of AC to CB = AC:CB = 7:21 = 1:3 = $\frac{1}{3}$

AC is ¼ of AB $(\frac{1}{1 + 3} = \frac{1}{4})$

CB is ¾ of AB $(\frac{3}{1 + 3} = \frac{3}{4})$