Question

Divide 30cm into the ratio 2:4

Answer 1

Hey there, 30:15, 2:4 simplified is 1:2, 15*2=30 and 1*30=30,

Answer 2

first you add the two parts of the ratio.
2 + 4 = 6

then you divide

30 / 6 = 5

then you multiply into the original ratio

(2 x 5) : (4 x 5)

10 : 20