Answer:
164 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
First, add 3 and 4
3+4= 7
Then divide 287 by 7
287/7= 41
Then, multiply 4 (from the ratio) by 41
4*41= 164
To get the length of the shorter piece, subtract 164 from 287
287-164= 123
Check your work:
123+164= 287
Hope this helps!
