SOLUTION: There is a law stating that the ratio of the width to length for the American flag should be 10 to 19”.Is a flag measuring 30 by 57 feet of the correct ratio?

Question 1146848: There is a law stating that the ratio of the width to length for the American flag should be 10 to 19”.Is a flag measuring 30 by 57 feet of the correct ratio?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor of 3
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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= . The ratio is correct (!)

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