Question

You want to enlarge a copy of the flag of the Philippines that is 4 in. by 8 in.The two flags will be similar. How long should you make the shorter side if the long side is 6 ft ?

Answer 1

First convert 6 feet to inches.
12x6=72
Then write a proportion!
8/72=4/x
Cross multiply!
72x4=8 x x
288=8x
Divide by 8 on both sides.
x=36 inches. or 3 feet
Answer is 3 feet or 36 inches