Question

the ratio of the width to the length of a flower bed is 10 : 19. how long is the flower bed if its width is 6 feet?

Answer 1

Answer: Length of flower bed is 11.4 feet

Explanation:

Given the ratio of the width to the length of a flower bed is 10 : 19

Thus
`(W)/(L)=(10)/(19)`

`=>L=(19)/(10)* W`

Since Width W= 6 feet

Therefore
`=>L=(19)/(10)* 6feet=11.4 \, feet`

Thus length of flower bed is 11.4 feet

Answer 2

11.4

Explanation:

10:19

6 : X

Cross multiply, 10X = 114

Divide both sides by 10 to get X

Make sure to move decimal once and you get 11.4