Two rectangles have corresponding sides in the ratio of 3 : 4. The larger rectangle has one side measuring 6 inches. What is the

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measure of the corresponding side in the smaller rectangle?
a.
4.5 in
c.
12 in
b.
8 in
d.
18 in

1 answer:

Irina-Kira [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-02T13:27:35+03:00

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Big Rectangle : Small Rectangle = 4 : 3

4 parts = 6 inches

1 part = 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5 inches

3 parts = 1.5 x 3 = 4.5 inches

Answer: Corresponding side of the smaller rectangle is 4.5 in (A)