Question

The side lengths of the state flag of Colorado are in the ratio 2:3

2
:
3
. If a flag is 12 feet long, what is its height in feet?

Answer 1

8 ft

Explanation:

You multiply both side by 4 and you get 8/12.

So the height is 8 ft.

Answer 2

8 ft

Explanation:

with the ratio of 2:3, im assuming 2=height and 3=length

multiply both sides of the ratio by a certain number so you can get the given length.

2:3 - multiply both sides by 4- 8:12

the height is 8