SOLUTION: Two rectangles are similar. The ratio of the sides is 3:5. If the smaller rectangle has a width of 6 inches and a lenght of 8.5 inches, what are the dimensions of the other rectang

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Question 725523: Two rectangles are similar. The ratio of the sides is 3:5. If the smaller rectangle has a width of 6 inches and a lenght of 8.5 inches, what are the dimensions of the other rectangle?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up proportions: 3/5 = 6/x and 3/5 = 8.5/x


Cross multiply and solve.


3x=30 ---> x=10


3x = 42.5 ---> x = 14.167


The dimensions of the big rectangle are width 10 inches and length appox. 14.167 inches.