Question

You are reducing a map of dimensions 2 ft by 3 ft to fit to a piece of paper 8 in. by 10 in. What are the dimensions of the largest possible map that can fit on the page?

Answer 1

`6(2)/(3)` in. by 10 in.

Explanation:

2 ft by 3 ft, inches is:

2 * 12 = 24 inch

3 * 12 = 36 inch

24 * 36

Thus, to make 36 into 10, we divide 36 by 3.6 to get 10:

36/3.6 = 10

To keep ratio equal, we need to divide 24 by 3.6 to get:

24/3.6 =
`6(2)/(3)`

Thus, Third answer choice is right.