Question

The width of the smaller rectangular fish tank is 7.35 inches. The width of a similar larger rectangular fish tank is 9.25 inches. Estimate the length of the larger rectangular fish tank.

A. about 20 in.
B. about 23 in.
C. about 24 in.
D. about 25 in.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

`(7.35)/(9.25)` =
`(20)/(x)` cross multiply and solve for x

7.5x = (20)(9.25)

7.35x = 185 divide both sides by 7.25

`(7.35x)/(7.35)` =
`(185)/(7.35)`

x ≈ 25.1700680272

Rounded to the nearest whole number is 25.

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