Question

Two rectangles have corresponding sides in the ratio of 3 : 4. The larger rectangle has one side measuring 6 inches. What is the measure of the corresponding side in the smaller rectangle?

a.
4.5 in
c.
12 in
b.
8 in
d.
18 in

Answer 1

Big Rectangle : Small Rectangle = 4 : 3

4 parts = 6 inches

1 part = 6 ÷ 4 = 1.5 inches

3 parts = 1.5 x 3 = 4.5 inches

Answer: Corresponding side of the smaller rectangle is 4.5 in (A)