SOLUTION: Suppose a greeting card is 5 inches long at its base. About how tall should the card be in order for it to be a Golden Rectangle?

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Question 809626: Suppose a greeting card is 5 inches long at its base. About how tall should the card be in order for it to be a Golden Rectangle?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the golden ratio is 1.618/1
H/5 = 1.618
Answer:
H = 8.09 inches
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