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The aspect ratio of a rectangular shape is it's length divided by it's width (L/W). If the aspect ratio of a chalkboard is 4:3 and the width is 5 in, what is the length of the chalkboard? A. 6.67 in B. 9.33 in C. 12 in D. 14 in

The aspect ratio of a rectangular shape is it's length divided by it's width (L/W-example-1
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Answer:

A. 6.67 in

Explanation:

length/width = 4/3 = x/5

Multiply by 5:

5(4/3) = x = 20/3 = 6 2/3

The length of the chalkboard is 6.67 inches.

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