Question

A rectangular place mat is similar to the table upon which it is placed.

Picture will be drawn.

According to the diagram, which proportion can be used to determine the length of the table, l?

12l = 48
12/24 = l/48
12/48 = 24/l
12/l - 24/48

Answer 1

@genius12

Answer 2

@mathstudent55

Answer 3

@agent0smith please help

Answer 4

The corresponding side lengths will be in proportion

12:48
24:L

\[\Large \frac{ 12 }{48} = \frac{ 24 }{L }\]