Question

A copy machine is set to enlarge an image 160%. If the original image is 3 inches tall, how tall will the enlarged image be?

Answer 1

4.8 inches.

Explanation:

Given that,

The original image is 3 inches tall.

A copy machine is set to enlarge an image 160%.

We need to find the enlarged image. It can be calculated by taking 160% of 3 as follows :

`x=(160)/(100)* 3\\\\=4.8\ \text{inches}`

So, the enlarged size of the image is 4.8 inches.