Question

A photo is 5 inches wide and 8 inches long is enlarged. how long is the new photo if it is (1) 10 inches; (2)15 inches;(3)8 iinches

due Tuesday Oct. 22

Answer 1

16,24, and 12.8

Explanation:

1. 5/8=10/x

5x=80

x=16in

2. 5/8=15/x

5x=120

x=24in

3. 5/8 = 8/x

5x=64

x=12.8in

So the answer is 12.8, 24, and 16

Answer 2

The ratio of width to height is 5 to 8. Using this ratio, you can determine the lengths.
1. 5/8=10/x
5x=80
x=16in
2. 5/8=15/x
5x=120
x=24in
3. 5/8 = 8/x
5x=64
x=12.8in