A painting measures 15 cm long by 24 cm high. You buy two posters, each showing an enlargement of the painting. The first poster measures 45 cm long by 72 cm high. The second poster measures 97.5 cm long by 156 cm high. Which of the following is true? (Hint: To be an accurate representation of the painting, would the the poster be similar to the painting?)

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10 March, 00:56

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Gordon Avila · Answer 1

So, the ratio is 15:24

45:72 divided by 3 is 15:24, so the 1st one is good.

then 97.5:156 156/24 is 6.5 and 97.5/15 is 6.5. SO both are accurate.