margerrubrook
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  • 18-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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In the diagram NM:MP is 1:4 and NP =65 find NM and MP

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taskmasters
taskmasters taskmasters
  • 03-03-2016
Points N, M, P are in one line segment where point M is between N and P. The total distance from N to P is 65. The ratio of NM to MP is 1 is to 4.

Formulating the equation:
1x + 4x = 65
5x = 65
Divide both sides by 1/5.
x = 13

So, NM is represented by X. NM is 13.
MP represented by 4x. MP is 52.
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