SOLUTION: The ratio of the with to the height of Tim's computer monitor screen is 6:5. if the screen is 12 inches high, how wide is it?

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Question 440256: The ratio of the with to the height of Tim's computer monitor screen is 6:5.
if the screen is 12 inches high, how wide is it?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

w/h = 6%2F5+=+w%2F12%22

 6%2F5+=+w%2F12%22    | Cross Multiplying 

   5w = 75

    w = 15"