Question

The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 9. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 54 inches. What is the perimeter of the smaller rectangle? 121. 5 inches 36 inches 24 inches 13. 5 inches.

Answer 1

24 inches.

Explanation:

Divide 54 by 9 to represent 1:9.

54 ÷ 9 = 6.

Multiply 6 by 4 to represent 4:9.

6 · 4 = 24.

The perimeter of the smaller rectangle is 24 inches.