The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 7. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 42 inches. Solve for the perim

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pashok25 [27]

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The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 7. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 42 inches. Solve for the perim

eter of the smaller rectangle. A. 10.5 inches B. 73.5 inches C. 28 inches D. 24 inches

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Mars2501 [29] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-31T19:15:11+03:00

Mars2501 [29]3 years ago

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D. 24 inches is the answer

fiasKO [112] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-31T20:26:55+03:00

fiasKO [112]3 years ago

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<span>Ratio of perimeter is 4 / 7 = 0.571428571
We have to find that which number divided by 42 will give 0.571428571
24/42 = 0.571428571
so , </span>D. 24 inches is the correct option.<span>

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