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Two similar rectangular gardens have a ratio of 2:3. If one side of the larger garden is 18 feet, how long is the corresponding side of the smaller garden?

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18:x = 2:3
18/x = 2/3
2x = 54
x=27

notice 18:27 = 2:3

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