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A medical supplier sells gauze in large and small rectangular sheets. A large sheet has a length of 9 inches and an area of 45 square inches. A small sheet has a length of 4 inches and a width of 3 inches. Are the sheets similar?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Large sheet:

 Length = 9 inches

 Width of large sheet = area ÷ length = 5 inches

 ratio of length to width = 9:5

Small sheet:

 Length = 4 inches

 Width = 3 inches

 ratio of length to width = 4:3

9:5 ≠ 4:3

The sheets are not similar