A picture measures 11 inches tall by 14 inches wide. Nathan wants to enlarge the picture to fit it in a frame that is 16 inches tall. What equation will he need to use to find out how wide the picture should be after it is enlarged?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-28T04:55:16

#x# = (16)(14)#-:#11

Using equivalent ratios 16#-:#11 = #x##-:#14

Cross multiply and you get 11#x# = (16)(14)

#x# = 20.36 in (.36 repeating)