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  • 27-10-2018
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A painting is 24 in. wide by 32 in. long. The width of a postcard reduction of the painting iss 3 in. How long is the postcard?

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  • 28-10-2018

Answer:

The postcard is 4 inches long.

Step-by-step explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios, as follows:

24 inches is to 3 inches as 32 inches is to ? inches:

24     32

---- = -----

3        x

Cross-multiplying, we get 24x = (3)(32) = 96.  Solving for x:  x = 96/24 = 4.

The postcard is 4 inches long.

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