Question

The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 9. If the perimeter of the larger rectangle is 54 inches, what is the perimeter of the smaller rectangle?
(Points : 1)
121.5 inches
36 inches
24 inches
13.5 inches

Answer 1

Well you know the ratio is \[\large \frac{4}{9} \]

and they give you a perimeter for the larger rectangle...so you can do a comparison...


\[\large \frac{4}{9} = \frac{x}{54}\]

and just solve for 'x'

Answer 2

ok thanks