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The length and width of a rectangular yard are 11 meters and 5 meters respectively. If each dimension were reduced by x

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The length and width of a rectangular yard are 11 meters and 5 meters respectively. If each dimension were reduced by x meters to make the ratio of length to width 8 to 3, what would be the value of x?

A. 1.4
B. 1.6
C. 1.8
D. 2.0
E. 2.2


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Re: The length and width of a rectangular yard are 11 meters and 5 meters respectively. If each dimension were reduced b

by Jay@ManhattanReview » Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:06 am
BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:18 pm
 The length and width of a rectangular yard are 11 meters and 5 meters respectively. If each dimension were reduced by x meters to make the ratio of length to width 8 to 3, what would be the value of x?

A. 1.4
B. 1.6
C. 1.8
D. 2.0
E. 2.2

OA A

Source: Magoosh
So, per the given information, we have

(11 – x) / (5 – x) = 8/3

=> x = 1.4

Correct answer: A

Hope this helps!

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