SOLUTION: the official height-to-width ratio of the united states flag is 1 : 1.9 . if a united states flag is 9.5 feet wide, how high should it be?

Question 520897: the official height-to-width ratio of the united states flag is 1 : 1.9 . if a united states flag is 9.5 feet wide, how high should it be?

Answer by jlshires(17) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the ratio of the flag is 1:1.9 h:w, and the flag is 9.5 w, you have to turn it into a comparable fraction.
h/w = 1/1.9 = x/9.5 you then cross multiply so:
(1)(9.5) = x 1.9 which is equal to
9.5 = 1.9x divide both sides by 1.9
5 = x
The height should be 5 feet
(** Always make sure you include the unit of measurement in your answer)
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