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Need help with this ASAP! A postcard has an area of 6 square inches. Two enlargements of the post card have areas of 24 square inches
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Need help with this ASAP!
A postcard has an area of 6 square inches. Two enlargements of the post card have areas of 24 square inches and 96 square inches. In each postcard, the length is 1 1/2 times the width. Which of the following could be the dimensions of the postcard or one of the enlargements? Mark all that apply.
A. 4 inches by 12 inches
B. 3 inches by 8 inches
C. 2 inches by 3 inches
D. 8 inches by 2 inches
E. 4 inches by 6 inches
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2021-07-31T06:55:49+00:00
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Answer:
C, E
Step-by-step explanation:
You’re looking for answer choices that have two characteristics:
a) a product of 6, 24, or 96
b) a ratio of 1 1/2 = 3/2
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A — product = 48, not viable
B — product = 24, ratio = 8/3, not viable
C — product = 6, ratio = 3/2 . . . . . could be the dimensions
D — product 16, not viable
E — product 24, ratio = 6/4 = 3/2 . . . . could be the dimensions