What is the value of each part in the tape diagram if the ratio is 8 to 7 and the total is 195?

If the ratio is 8:7, there are 8 + 7 = 15 kind of "parts" of the ratio. We know that the total value is 195, so we can calculate what value such one "part" represents:
195 / 15 = 13
So one "part" of the ratio is 13. Now if the ratio is 8:7, then the 8 is for 8 * 13 = 104 out of the total and the 7 is for 7 * 13 = 91 out of the total.
Doublecheck:
104 + 91 = 195, so it's correct :)

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

The value of each part in the tape diagram is 13. Hence, the section corresponding to 8 in the ratio is 104, and the section corresponding to 7 is 91. Their total equals 195, confirming our calculations are correct.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-10-31