Algebra - Word Problems - Ratios Part 1/3

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Channel: Michel van Biezen · 2012 · Education

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Word problems are challenging, but rewarding once you learn how they're done!  Let's take a look at another word problem.  This problem deals with ratios.  

Problem Text: A board, 18 feet long, is cut into 2 pieces such that one piece is 1/5 the length of the other piece.  Find the length of each piece.

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