SOLUTION: A 2 1/2 foot by 3 1/2 foot poster is going to be reduced so that the longer side is only 14 inches. What will be the length of the shorter side?
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Question 920167: A 2 1/2 foot by 3 1/2 foot poster is going to be reduced so that the longer side is only 14 inches. What will be the length of the shorter side?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7/2 ft = 42in and 5/2 ft = 30in
| Cross Multiplying to solve
x = = 10in
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