The lengths and widths of two rectangles are proportional. One
rectangle is 6 inches by 8 inches. What could be the dimensions of the
other rectangle?

Answer :

The width of the rectangle would be 6 times the first rectangle and the length would be 8 times the first rectangle.

Explanation:

Given:

Two rectangles are proportional.

Length and width of 1 rectangle = 6 : 8

Dimensions of the other rectangle = ?

Let length and width of the other rectangle be x : y

According to the question:

[tex]\frac{6}{8} :\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{6}{8} X \frac{y}{x}[/tex]

So, the width of the rectangle would be 6 times the first rectangle and the length would be 8 times the first rectangle.

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