Answer:
45 old houses
Step-by-step explanation:
new houses : old houses
3 : 9
15 : ?
(3 = 1st ratio and 9 = 2nd ratio)
To find the missing ratio, divide the first ratio from the new ratio:
15 / 3 = 5
Take the product and multiply that by the second ratio to find the missing ratio:
9 x 5 = 45
D: We solve this in exactly the same way in which we solved the previous area problem. Side length is s, area is s^2. Here, side length is 5 in; area is 25 in^2.
the problem does say, however, not to include units in your answer. Thus, just write "25."