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Question 813110: The length of a rectangle is 9 1/2 inches and the width is 2 3/4 inches. What is the ratio, using whole numbers, of the length to the width? I need all the work shown. I know the answer, but not how to solve it. Thanks so much! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The length of a rectangle is 9 1/2 inches and the width is 2 3/4 inches. What is the ratio, using whole numbers, of the length to the width?
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9 1/2 = 19/2
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2 3/4 = 11/4
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(19/2)/(11/4) = 38/11
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Ratio:: 38:11
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Cheers,
Stan H.