SOLUTION: The ratio of Anne's height is 7 : 9. Anne's height is 1.4 metres. Find Ben's height. Thanking you in advance.

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Question 705687: The ratio of Anne's height is 7 : 9.
Anne's height is 1.4 metres.
Find Ben's height.
Thanking you in advance.

Answer by filboi(35) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use ratio & proportion to solve this problem.
7/9 = (Anne's height)/(Ben's height)
7%2F9+=+1.4%2Fx
x=1.8m (Ben's height)