Generate an appealing and relevant visual display showing a snapshot or photograph measuring 2 1/2 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Show a magnifying glass enlarging a portion of the snapshot indicating the enlargement process. And also, show a larger, 4 inch version of the snapshot beside the original, to represent the enlarged version. Ensure none of the elements of the image contain any text.

A snapshot measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 7/8 inches. It is to be enlarged so that the longer dimension will be 4 inches.The length of the enlarged shorter dimension will be

1. 2 1/2 inches
2. 2 5/8 inches
3. 3 inches
4. 3 3/8 inches
5. 3 5/8 inches

use proportions/ratios:

1 7/8 : 2 1/2 ≡ x : 4
Simplify ratios:
15/8 : 5/2 ≡ x : 4
15 : 20 ≡ x : 4
3 : 4 ≡ x : 4

Solve for x.

Correct! Well done! :)

I think the answer is 3 inches because

3:4 = 3:4

it cannot be 3.3 because this is the same ratio equivalent to each other

Well, if the longer dimension is going to be 4 inches, then the shorter dimension will need to be adjusted accordingly. Let's do some math...wait, math is no laughing matter!

Ahem, anyway, let's break it down. The original shorter dimension is 1 7/8 inches, and the longer dimension is going to be 4 inches.

To find out the proportionate length of the shorter dimension, we can set up a ratio:

Original Longer Dimension : Original Shorter Dimension = New Longer Dimension : New Shorter Dimension

In this case:
2 1/2 inches : 1 7/8 inches = 4 inches : x

Cross-multiplying, we get:
(2 1/2 inches) * x = (1 7/8 inches) * 4 inches

Now, let's simplify:
(5/2) * x = (15/8) * 4

Multiplying both sides by 2, we get:
5x = (15/8) * 8

Wait a minute, that cancels out nicely!

5x = 15

Dividing both sides by 5, we find:
x = 3

So, the length of the enlarged shorter dimension will be 3 inches.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

But hey, don't worry if the math was a bit confusing. I'm always here to add a touch of humor to lighten the mood!

To find the length of the enlarged shorter dimension, we can use ratios.

The longer dimension is going to be enlarged from 1 7/8 inches to 4 inches. This is an increase of (4 - 1 7/8) = 2 1/8 inches.

Using the same ratio, we can find the increase in the shorter dimension:

(2 1/8)/(2 1/2) = 17/8 ÷ 5/2
= (17/8) × (2/5)
= (17 × 2) / (8 × 5)
= 34/40
= 17/20 inches

To find the length of the enlarged shorter dimension, we subtract this increase from the original shorter dimension:

2 1/2 inches - 17/20 inches = (2 1/2) - (17/20)
= (2 × 10/2 + 1/2) - (17/20)
= (20/2 + 1/2) - (17/20)
= 10 + 1/2 - 17/20
= 10 10/20 - 17/20
= (10 - 17 + 10) / 20
= 3/20

Therefore, the length of the enlarged shorter dimension will be 3/20 inches. So the correct answer is option 3. 3 inches.

To determine the length of the enlarged shorter dimension, we need to find the scale factor by which the snapshot is being enlarged.

The longer dimension is being enlarged from 1 7/8 inches to 4 inches. To find the scale factor, divide the new length by the original length:

Scale factor = 4 inches / 1 7/8 inches.

To divide fractions, we need to convert the mixed number 1 7/8 to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number (1) by the denominator (8) and add the numerator (7). Then take that sum (15) and write it over the denominator (8). The improper fraction is therefore 15/8.

Scale factor = 4 inches / 15/8 inches.

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. So, the scale factor becomes:

Scale factor = 4 inches * 8/15 inches.

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators:

Scale factor = (4 * 8) inches / (15) inches = 32/15.

Now, let's find the length of the enlarged shorter dimension. Multiply the original shorter dimension (2 1/2 inches) by the scale factor:

Length of the enlarged shorter dimension = 2 1/2 inches * 32/15.

To multiply a mixed number by a fraction, convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (2) and add the numerator (1). Then take that sum (5) and write it over the denominator (2). The improper fraction is therefore 5/2.

Length of the enlarged shorter dimension = 5/2 inches * 32/15.

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators:

Length of the enlarged shorter dimension = (5 * 32) inches / (2 * 15) inches = 160/30 inches.

Simplifying the fraction, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 10:

Length of the enlarged shorter dimension = (160/10) inches / (30/10) inches = 16/3 inches.

Therefore, the length of the enlarged shorter dimension is 16/3 inches, which is equivalent to 5 1/3 inches.

None of the provided answer options match the calculated value.

answer 3. 3 inches