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What is the symbol for scale factor?

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A scale factor is a number which scales, or multiplies, some quantity. In the equation y = Cx, C is the scale factor for x. C is also the coefficient of x, and may be called the constant of proportionality of y to x.

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The four sides of a garden measure 8 1/3 feet, 17 1/4 feet, 17 1/2 feet, and 11 3/4 feet. Find the length (in ft) of the fence n

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Given :

The four sides of a garden measure 8 1/3 feet, 17 1/4 feet, 17 1/2 feet, and

11 3/4 feet.

To Find :

The length (in ft) of the fence needed to enclose the garden.

Solution :

First simplifying the given mixed numbers :

8 1/3 = 25/3 feet

17 1/4 = 69/4 feet

17 1/2 = 35/2 feet

11 3/4 = 47/4 feet

Now, length of fence needed to enclose the garden is :

$L = \dfrac{25}{3}+ \dfrac{69}{4}+ \dfrac{35}{2}+ \dfrac{47}{4}\\\\L = \dfrac{(25\times 4)+ ( 69\times 3) + ( 35\times 6) + (47 \times 3 )}{12}\\\\L = \dfrac{658}{12}\ feet$