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The aspect ratio of a rectangular TV screen is the ratio of its widt
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01 Feb 2023, 06:18
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The “aspect ratio” of a rectangular TV screen is the ratio of its width to its height.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The area of a rectangular TV screen with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and a diagonal of 25" |
The area of a rectangular TV screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a diagonal of 25" |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: The aspect ratio of a rectangular TV screen is the ratio of its widt
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18 Feb 2023, 06:37
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Uisng the unknow multiplier you do knoew that for A the ratio is 4:3 and the diagonal is 25
But the diagonal must be proportional to the ratio
4x:3x=25
7x=25=3.5
16x:9x=25
25x=25=1
A is > B
But the diagonal must be proportional to the ratio
4x:3x=25
7x=25=3.5
16x:9x=25
25x=25=1
A is > B
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