SOLUTION: The dimension of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:3. If the longer side is 30 cm, what is the length of the shorter side
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Question 843748: The dimension of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:3. If the longer side is 30 cm, what is the length of the shorter side
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = shorter side
(longer side)/(shorter side) = ratio
30/x = 5/3
30*3 = x*5
90 = 5x
5x = 90
x = 90/5
x = 18
shorter side is 18 cm
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