The string

They cut 113 cm from the string and divided the rest in a ratio of 5:6.5:8:9.5. The longest part measured 38 cm. Find the original length of the string.

Correct answer:

x =  229 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

o=113 cm   38 =  5+6.5+8+9.59.5  a  a=38 9.55+6.5+8+9.5=116 cm  x=o+a=113+116=229 cm



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