SOLUTION: There is a law stating that the ratio of the width to length for the American flag should be 10 to 19”.Is a flag measuring 30 by 57 feet of the correct ratio?

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Question 1146848: There is a law stating that the ratio of the width to length for the American flag should be 10 to 19”.Is a flag measuring 30 by 57 feet of the correct ratio?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52779) About Me  (Show Source):
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30%2F57 = 10%2F19.


The ratio is correct (!)