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Tai designed a staircase with a height-to- base ratio of 3 : 5. The height of the staircase is 9 feet. What should the base of Tai's staircase measure? ​

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5 votes

Answer:

15

Explanation:

9/3 = 3

5x3 = 15

User Nauman Tariq
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Answer:

Base is 15 feet

Explanation:

3:5 = 9:x

9/3 = 3

3*5 =15

User Camilo Casadiego
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