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11 December, 16:25

You want to enlarge a copy of the flag of the Philippines that is 4 in. by 8 in. The two flags will be similar. How long should you make the shorter side if the long side is 6 ft?

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  1. 11 December, 16:52
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    First convert 6 feet to inches.

    12x6=72

    Then write a proportion!

    8/72=4/x

    Cross multiply!

    72x4=8 x x

    288=8x

    Divide by 8 on both sides.

    x=36 inches. or 3 feet

    Answer is 3 feet or 36 inches
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