Question

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Answer 1

FG = 21

Explanation:

The ratio is 2:3

2 BC

----- = ----------------

3 FG

2 14

----- = ----------------

3 FG

Using cross products

2FG = 3*14

2FG = 42

Divide by 2

FG = 21

Answer 2

The ratio 2:3 means for every 2 inches on the original, the photocopy would be 3 inches.

3/2 = 1.5

The photocopied image is 1.5 times larger than the original.

Side BG on the original is side FG on the copy:

14 x 1.5 = 21 meters

FG = 21 meters