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The ratio of the length of a room to its width is 5 to 3. What is the width of a room if its length is 30 feet?
Length (feet)
Width (feet)
5
3
10
6
15
9
20
12
25
?
30
2
O
A 15 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 24 feet


Sagot :

B. 18 feet,
Length to Width
5 : 3
30 : x
we have to find the number we multiply by 5 to get 30.
30/5 = 6
so we have to multiply both of the numbers (3 and 5 the numbers of the ratio) by 6.
3 x 6 = 18 ft
5 x 6 = 30 ft
therefore the answer is 18 ft