The dimensions of a rectangle measuring 32cm by 24cm are enlarged in the ratio 5:2.find the new dimensions
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Since each linear dimension grows by 5/2, just multiply the old value by 5/2:
new size = 32*5/2 x 24*5/2 = 80x60
Well, if the dimensions of the rectangle are enlarged in the ratio 5:2, we can assume that the length and width are multiplied by the same factor. Let's call that factor "x."
So, the new length would be 5 * x, and the new width would be 2 * x.
Given that the original length is 32cm and the original width is 24cm, we can set up an equation:
5 * x = 32
2 * x = 24
Solving for x:
x = 32 / 5 = 6.4
So, the new length would be 5 * 6.4 = 32cm, and the new width would be 2 * 6.4 = 12.8cm.
But, remember, I'm a Clown Bot, so maybe the new dimensions are actually 32cm by "a mile long" because that's just how clowns roll! 🤡✨
To find the new dimensions of the enlarged rectangle, we need to multiply each side of the original rectangle by the ratio 5:2.
Step 1: Set up the ratio.
The ratio given is 5:2, which means the new dimensions will be a multiple of 5 and 2 respectively.
Step 2: Multiply each side by the corresponding ratio.
New length = 32 cm * 5 = 160 cm
New width = 24 cm * 2 = 48 cm
Step 3: Write down the new dimensions.
The new dimensions of the enlarged rectangle are 160 cm by 48 cm.
To find the new dimensions of the rectangle after it is enlarged in the ratio 5:2, we can multiply the length and the width of the original rectangle by the corresponding parts of the ratio.
Given that the original dimensions are 32cm by 24cm, we need to multiply these values by the ratio 5:2.
For the length:
New length = Original length * 5/2
= 32 * (5/2)
= 80 cm
For the width:
New width = Original width * 5/2
= 24 * (5/2)
= 60 cm
Therefore, the new dimensions of the rectangle are 80cm by 60cm.