a.
A proportion for the given relationship using x as the unknown length.
a.
Answer to Problem 53PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The ratio of the north-south length to the east-west length of Colorado is
Calculation:
Let the length of the north-south be x miles.
Then since the ratio of the north-south length to the east-west length of Colorado is
Thus, the proportion for the given relationship is
b.
The actual north-south length.
b.
Answer to Problem 53PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The ratio of the north-south length to the east-west length of Colorado is
Calculation:
The proportion for the given relationship is
Thus, the actual north-south length is 280 miles.
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