Two rectangles are similar. The sides of the larger rectangle have lengths of 24 and 30 inches. The perimeter of the smaller rectangle is 27 inches. Find the length of the shorter side of the smaller rectangle.

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Two rectangles are similar. The sides of the larger rectangle
have lengths of 24 and 30 inches. The perimeter of the
smaller rectangle is 27 inches. Find the length of the shorter
side of the smaller rectangle.
0 6 inches
o 13.5 inches
o 16 inches
o 7.5 inches
1
hp
Transcribed Image Text:Two rectangles are similar. The sides of the larger rectangle have lengths of 24 and 30 inches. The perimeter of the smaller rectangle is 27 inches. Find the length of the shorter side of the smaller rectangle. 0 6 inches o 13.5 inches o 16 inches o 7.5 inches 1 hp
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