Figure 1 shows a letterboxed image with an aspect ratio of 16:9 displayed on a screen
with an aspect ratio of 4:3. What percent of the screen’s area is occupied by the image? I know the answer is 75% but I don't understand how they get a screen ratio of 16:12 when we're told its 16:9. Anyone?

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Figure 1 shows a letterboxed image with an aspect ratio of 16:9 displayed on a screen
with an aspect ratio of 4:3. What percent of the screen’s area is occupied by the image?  I know the answer is 75% but I don't understand how they get a screen ratio of 16:12 when we're told its 16:9.  Anyone?

anonymous · Answer

U have to see which dimension is kept constant

anonymous · Answer

and show here the picture