2 inch by 3 photograph is enlarged by 75 percent what are the dimensions of the new enlarged photograph?
a)3.5 in. x 5.5 in
b)1.5 in. x 2.25 in.**
c)3.5 in. x 5.25 in.
d)2.75 in. x 3.75 in.
I assume you mean that the dimensions are increased by 75%
2 inch --->2(1.75) = 3.5
3 inch ---> 3(1.75) = 5.25
your choice would have decreased the photo
To find the dimensions of the new enlarged photograph, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the enlargement percentage to a decimal.
In this case, the photograph is enlarged by 75 percent, which means it is increased by a factor of 0.75. (75 percent = 75/100 = 0.75)
Step 2: Multiply the original dimensions of the photograph by the enlargement factor.
The original dimensions of the photograph are 2 inches by 3 inches.
So, to find the new dimensions, multiply each original dimension by the enlargement factor of 0.75:
2 inches * 0.75 = 1.5 inches
3 inches * 0.75 = 2.25 inches
Step 3: Round the dimensions if necessary.
Since the dimensions of photographs are often given in whole numbers, you may choose to round the result to the nearest whole number or a specific decimal place. In this case, the result is already given in decimal form, so we can keep it as 1.5 inches by 2.25 inches.
Therefore, the dimensions of the new enlarged photograph are approximately 1.5 inches by 2.25 inches.