Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - 5.5 Solving Application Problems with Proportions - 5.5 Exercises - Page 365: 29

Answer

The width of the wing is 4.06 meters.

Work Step by Step

$\frac{8\ l}{1\ w} = \frac{32.5\ l}{x\ w}$ $8x = 1\times32.5$ $\frac{8x}{8} = \frac{32.5}{8}$ $x = 4.06$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.