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The sum of the lengths of the blue and red ribbons is 3248 cm. If the blue ribbon is \(\frac{3}{5}\) the length of the red ribbon, find the length of each ribbon.

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Step-by-step explanation:

r = red ribbon length

b = 3/5 r = blue ribbon length Summed, they equal 3248 cm

r + 3/5 r = 3248

8/5 r = 3248

r = 3248 * 5/8 = 2030 cm then b = 3/5 r = 1218 cm

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