Question

A ribbon measuring (v + 4) feet in length was cut into two pieces in the ratio

3 : 7. What was the length of the longer piece?

Answer 1

Explanation:

et the two pieces be 3x and 7x , then

3x + 7x = v+4

10x = v+4

x = (v+4)/10

The longer piece was 7x or

7(v+4)/10