SOLUTION: The aspect ratio of a rectangular shape is it's length divided by it's width (L/W). If the aspect ratio of a chalkboard is 4:3 and the width is 5 in, what is the length of the chal

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Question 1144877: The aspect ratio of a rectangular shape is it's length divided by it's width (L/W). If the aspect ratio of a chalkboard is 4:3 and the width is 5 in, what is the length of the chalkboard?
A. 6.67 in
B. 9.33 in
C. 12 in
D. 14 in
Is A correct?
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Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, Alan3354:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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let l be the length of the chalkboard
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l/5 = 4/3
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3l = 20
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l = 20/3 = 6.6666 is approximately 6.67 inches
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answer is A

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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it's = it is