SOLUTION: A 2 1/2 foot by 3 1/2 foot poster is going to be reduced so that the longer side is only 14 inches. What will be the length of the shorter side?

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Question 920167: A 2 1/2 foot by 3 1/2 foot poster is going to be reduced so that the longer side is only 14 inches. What will be the length of the shorter side?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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7/2 ft = 42in and 5/2 ft = 30in
42%2F14+=+30%2Fx| Cross Multiplying to solve
x = %2814%2A30%29%2F42 = 10in