A segment 12" long is divided into two segments having lengths in the ratio of 2:3. Find the length of the shortest segment.

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Answer:

Length of shorter segment is 4.8 inches.

Explanation:

Length of shorter segment is Ls=12/2+3⋅2=4.8 inches.


The shortest segment would be 4.8

The answer therefore is: 4 4/5