6:2:1 = 30:10:5
so the pole is 30+10+5 = 45 inches long
A pole is painted white, orange, and purple in the ratio 6:2:1. The section of the pole that is painted white is 30 inches long. What is the length of the pole?
2 answers
white 5 5 5 5 5 5
orange 5 5
purple 5
30 / 6 = 5
9 * 5 = 45 inches
I counted all the fives I did not add them I counted all of them and there were 9 of them so thats how I got 9.
orange 5 5
purple 5
30 / 6 = 5
9 * 5 = 45 inches
I counted all the fives I did not add them I counted all of them and there were 9 of them so thats how I got 9.