Question

On the number line above, points J, K, L, and M are integers, and JK:KL:KM = 2:1:3. What is the value of KM? number line shown below

Answer 1

Answer:

F. 12

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between A and M i.e JM = M - J = 5-(-19)

JM = 5+19

JM = 24

If JK:KL:KM = 2:1:3

The total ratio = 2+1+3

Total ratio = 6

Dividing each length based on ratio

length JK = 2/6 * JM

JK = 1/3 * 24

JK = 8

length KL = 1/6 * JM

KL = 1/6 * 24

KL = 4

length KM = 3/6 * JM

KM = 1/2 * 24

KM = 12

Hence the value of KM is 12