The length of the ribbon was originally 55cm. It was reduced in the ratio 11 : 7. What is its length now?
Choose the correct option:
A) 6 cm
B) 12 cm
C) 35 cm
D) 44 cm
E) None of these
Explanation :   Length of ribbon originally = 55 cm   Let the original length be 11x and reduced length be 7x.   But 11x = 55 cm   x = 55/11= 
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5 cm   Therefore, reduced length= 7x cm   = 7 5 cm = 35 cm   Answer : 35 cm
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The length of the ribbon was originally 55cm. It was reduced in the ratio 11 : 7. What is its length now?