Question

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Brad is getting his diploma framed. The diploma is 11 in long and 8 in wide. If he wants a frame that is proportional and is 12 in wide, how long should it be?

4.0 in
16.5 in
15.0 in
7.5 in

Answer 1

@jcpd910 Hi there, Could you help me with this one please?

Answer 2

Sure

Answer 3

Thank you :0

Answer 4

You have two similar sides, 8 and 12, you see that right?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

So we need to find the ratio.

Answer 7

12 / 8

Answer 8

Can you simplify 12 / 8 any more?

Answer 9

umm 3/2

Answer 10

Correct :D
So your ratio is 3/2

Answer 11

or 3:2

Answer 12

right

Answer 13

I'm sorry, 3/2:1

Answer 14

So you multiply 11 by 3/2

Answer 15

3/2 = 1.5

Answer 16

1.5 * 11

Answer 17

16.5

Answer 18

Correct. :)

Answer 19

i have one more than im done :)

Answer 20

btw thank you for all your help today!!

Answer 21

No problem. :)