A new statue at an art gallery is being displayed. A sign giving the history of the statue is 4 feet tall and 2 1/2 feet wide. If the statue is in proportion to the sign and is 5 feet wide, how tall is the statue? A. 20ft B. 10ft C. 8ft D. 5ft (fan and medal)

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A new statue at an art gallery is being displayed. A sign giving the history of the statue is 4 feet tall and 2 1/2 feet wide. If the statue is in proportion to the sign and is 5 feet wide, how tall is the statue?  A. 20ft B. 10ft C. 8ft D. 5ft (fan and medal)

djcall11 · Answer

C

anonymous · Answer

is it possible for you to explain how you got C it's okay if you can't haha xD

djcall11 · Answer

umm when i use to do these i was lazy and found an easy way of doing it

djcall11 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

2.5ft wide is a proportion of 5ft. you have to multiply 2.5ft by two to get the 5ft. so in order to get the right height you have to multiply 4ft by two. so the answer is 8ft.

anonymous · Answer

OH now I remember omg I swear I have to start reviewing everything
also thank you for replying both of you so dj gets a medal and a fan and saminda I'll be your fan xD

djcall11 · Answer

thanks?