SOLUTION: A picture measure 7 1/2 inches by 5 inches is a a large so that the larger side become 18 inches. What does the shorter side become?

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Question 492179: A picture measure 7 1/2 inches by 5 inches is a a large so that the larger side become 18 inches. What does the shorter side become?

Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You would set this up as a proportion.
7.5/18 = 5/x
x = 12 inches.
Cleomenius.