A switch plate for a standard wall switch has the shape of a golden rectangle. The longer side of the switch plate is about 114 mm. How long is the shorter side? Round your answer to the nearest millimeter.
a.
60 mm
c.
73 mm
b.
65 mm
d.
70 mm

Question

A switch plate for a standard wall switch has the shape of a golden rectangle. The longer side of the switch plate is about 114 mm. How long is the shorter side? Round your answer to the nearest millimeter.
a.
60 mm
c.
73 mm
b.
65 mm
d.
70 mm

anonymous · Answer

$$\large \frac{1}{1.618}~=~\frac{x}{114}$$ Cross multiply

anonymous · Answer

@LegendarySadist Thank you so much!!

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

:)