Question
The actual length (L) of a rectangle is 27 centimeters. Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual width (W)
Width 2.4 cm
Length 3.6 cm
18 cm
32.5 cm
15 cm
9 cm
Width 2.4 cm
Length 3.6 cm
18 cm
32.5 cm
15 cm
9 cm
Answers
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GPT 3.5
The correct answer is 9 cm.
To find the actual width (W), we need to set up a proportion using the scale drawing measurements and the actual length.
2.4 cm (width in scale drawing) / 3.6 cm (length in scale drawing) = W cm (actual width) / 27 cm (actual length)
Solving for W:
W = (2.4 cm * 27 cm) / 3.6 cm
W = 18 cm / 3.6
W = 5 cm
Therefore, the actual width of the rectangle is 9 cm.
To find the actual width (W), we need to set up a proportion using the scale drawing measurements and the actual length.
2.4 cm (width in scale drawing) / 3.6 cm (length in scale drawing) = W cm (actual width) / 27 cm (actual length)
Solving for W:
W = (2.4 cm * 27 cm) / 3.6 cm
W = 18 cm / 3.6
W = 5 cm
Therefore, the actual width of the rectangle is 9 cm.