A 5 meter long stick is cut so that one part is 2/3 of the other. How long (in meter) is the shorter segment?
A
1.25
B
1.5
C
2
D
2.25
Correct Answer: 2
Let the longer segment be m. Therefore, the shorter segment is (2/3)m = 2m/3 Now, m + 2m/3 = 5 or, m = 3 Therefore, the shorter segment is (2/3) x 3 = 2 meter.