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Question
A line segment 63 cm long is to be divided into two parts in the ratio 3 : 4. Find the length of each part.
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Solution
Total length 63 cm, on dividing 3 + 4 = 7 equal parts,
we get the line segments with lengths
`3/7 xx 63` = 27 cm,
`4/7 xx 63` = 36 cm
Length of each line segment is 27 cm and 36 cm
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