If one measurement of a golden rectangle is 3.2 inches, which could be the other measurement?
a.
5.2 inches
c.
4.4 inches
b.
1.9 inches
d.
3.0 inches

Question

If one measurement of a golden rectangle is 3.2 inches, which could be the other measurement?
a.
5.2 inches
c.
4.4 inches
b.
1.9 inches
d.
3.0 inches

directrix · Answer

The ratio of the longer dimension to the shorter dimension of a golden rectangle is 1.618 which is the golden ratio.

In this problem, it is not given whether 3.2 is the longer dimension.

directrix · Answer

If you do not want to solve an equation, you can divide 3.2 by each option and look for an option that gives a quotient of 1.618 approx.

directrix · Answer

Here is the link to my suggestions about this same problem which you posted just a few minutes ago. http://openstudy.com/users/directrix#/updates/512c016ee4b02acc415d9153