The lengths in the figure are proportional.
In the first figure- 3 on top, and 2
on the bottom
In the second figure- 4 1/2 on top, and
x on the bottom
These are the choices that are written
on my assignment. One is the correct
answer.
A. 4 1/2
B. 3
C. 2 1/2
D. 2
I tried working this to be proportional
and keep coming up with answer (B) 3
Will you please help?
If I'm interpreting this correctly, then you can set up this way:
3/2 = 4.5/x -->4 1/2 is the same as 4.5
Cross multiply:
3x = 9
x = 3
Choice B looks to be the one!
I hope this helps and is what you were asking.
Yes, you are correct! To solve this problem, you can set up a proportion.
In the first figure, the ratio is 3 on top and 2 on the bottom. In the second figure, the ratio is 4 1/2 on top and x on the bottom.
You can set up a proportion using these ratios:
(3/2) = (4 1/2) / x
To make calculations easier, convert 4 1/2 to an improper fraction:
4 1/2 = 9/2
Now the proportion becomes:
3/2 = 9/2 / x
To solve for x, you can cross-multiply:
3 * x = 9 * 2
3x = 18
Dividing by 3 on both sides:
x = 18 / 3
x = 6
So the answer is x = 6, which is not among the given choices.
However, it seems like there might be an error in the options provided, as none of them match the correct solution. So, I apologize for any confusion caused.