SOLUTION: The ratio of the length to width of a photograph is 1.5 to 1. If the photograph is enlarged, the length will measure 21 centimeters. What will the width measure?

Question 78874: The ratio of the length to width of a photograph is 1.5 to 1. If the photograph is enlarged, the length will measure 21 centimeters.
What will the width measure?
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Set up a ratio of

Notice the length is the numerator of both fractions, and width is in the denominator. Now, Just solve for x and you will have your width:

cm
I will let you work out the last step.
Good Luck,
tutor_paul@yahoo.com
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