Question: The ratio of the lengths of two ropes is 1:4. If the longer rope is 32 meters long, how long is the shorter rope?

Options:

1. 8
2. 10
3. 12
4. 6

Correct Answer: 8

Solution:

Let the lengths be x and 4x. Given 4x = 32, x = 8. Therefore, shorter rope = 8 meters.