The rectangle is divided into four parts V, W, X and Y. The ratio of Part V to Part W is 7 : 3 and the ratio of Part W to Part X is 3 : 1.
- Find the ratio of Part V to Part W to Part X.
- Given that Part Y is 27 cm2 , find the area of the rectangle.
(a)
| V |
W |
X |
Y |
| 7x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
| |
3x1 |
1x1 |
|
| 7 u |
3 u |
1 u |
27 cm2 |
Part W is the repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 3 = 3
Part V : Part W : Part X = 7 : 3 : 1
(b)
Part V + Part W = Half of the rectangle
Part X + Part Y = Half of the rectangle
Part V + Part W and Part X + Part Y are equal.
Part V + Part W = Part X + Part Y
7 u + 3 u = 1 u + 27
7 u + 3 u - 1 u = 27
9 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 9 = 3
Area of the rectangle
= 2 x (1 u + 27)
= 2 x (1 x 3 + 27)
= 2 x (3 + 27)
= 2 x 30
= 60 cm
2 Answer(s): (a) 7 : 3 : 1; (b) 60 cm
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