You originally draw a design for an art contest on a 3 in. x 5 in. card. The second phase of the contest requires the drawing to be transferred to an 8.5 in x 11 in. standard sheet of paper and utilize as much of the space on the paper as possible. You determine that the largest size one of the dimensions of your drawing can be is 10.5 in. What is the length of the other dimension if the two drawings are similar? Type your exact answer in the blank without the units, and round to the nearest tenths.

I think the words are throwing me off. Can anyone help me with this?

Question

You originally draw a design for an art contest on a 3 in. x 5 in. card. The second phase of the contest requires the drawing to be transferred to an 8.5 in x 11 in. standard sheet of paper and utilize as much of the space on the paper as possible. You determine that the largest size one of the dimensions of your drawing can be is 10.5 in. What is the length of the other dimension if the two drawings are similar? Type your exact answer in the blank without the units, and round to the nearest tenths.

I think the words are throwing me off. Can anyone help me with this?

xxcoyotekidxx · Answer

6.3 would be your answer b/c if you multiply the 5 of the original by 2.1 you get 10.5 and then use the same strategy on the 3 in. of the original and you have your answer

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! It was correct. I think I'll be able to do questions similar to this now, thank you again!

xxcoyotekidxx · Answer

no problem @rfrisone anybody in need is a friend of me