Alonso801 Alonso801

22-02-2017
Mathematics

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A photograph measures 10 in. wide by 18 in. long. The picture is reduced so that the length is 6 in.

What is the new width?

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dexteright02 dexteright02

22-02-2017

Data:
Wide by Length
10 by 18
y by 6

Solving: Rule of three (directly proportional)
\(\frac{10}{18} = \frac{x}{6}\)
multiply cross
\(18*x = 10*6\)
\(18x = 60\)
\(x = \frac{60}{18} \to\:\boxed{x\approx3.3\:in}\)

Answer:
the new width is aproximately 3.3 in

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