Geometry: Common Core (15th Edition)

by Charles, Randall I.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0133281159

ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-115-6

Chapter 7 - Similarity - 7-1 Ratios and Proportions - Apply What You've Learned - Page 438: G

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The extended ratio shows the width to length ratio as 2:1. You are given a width of 5.1 cm and a length of 3.4 cm. $\frac{2}{1}$=$\frac{5.1}{3.4}$ Cross multiply. 5.1=2(3.4) 5.1$\ne$6.8

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