Question

Consider the reduction of the rectangle.

2.3 ft
X
ft
16.8 ft
Not drawn to scale
Rounded to the nearest tenth, what is the value of x?
O
O
O
O
0.1 feet
0.6 feet
1.6 feet
2.0 feet

Answer 1

Given:

Given that the two rectangles with the reduction of the one of the two rectangles.

We need to determine the value of x.

Value of x:

Let us determine the value of x.

Since, the two rectangles are only reduced in lengths and width, then their lengths and widths are proportional.

Thus, we have;

`(16.8)/(4.5)=(2.3)/(x)`

Cross multiplying, we have;

`16.8 * x=2.3 * 4.5`

Simplifying, we get;

`16.8 x=10.35`

Dividing both sides of the equation by 16.8, we get;

`x=0.6`

Thus, the value of x is 0.6

Hence, Option b is the correct answer.