Question

MEDAL GIVAWAY!

A rectangular picture measures 4, 1/2" by 6, 3/4". If the picture is proportionally enlarged so that the shorter side is 7, 1/2", what will be the length of the longer side?

(A) 9, 3/4"
(B) 11, 1/4
(C) 13, 1/2"
(D) 20, 1/4"
(E) 25"

I couldn't figure this one out >.< I end up having 36, 3/4 which is not one of the answer choices.

Answer 1

first determine the proportion in which the picture increases

which can be determined by finding
7.5 / 4.5

then take this proportion and multiply it the other side in order to determine the final length of hte longer side

Answer 2

I got E

Answer 3

that seem a bit big

Answer 4

D?

Answer 5

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