You are reducing a map of dimensions 2 feet by 3 feet to fit to a piece of paper 8 inches by 10 inches. What are the dimensions of the largest possible map that can fit on the page?

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Richard G.
Apr 22, 2016

24" X 30"

Explanation:

2 ft X 3 ft = 24 in X 36 in
To fit on a sheet 8 X 10, you have to reduce the dimensions by #1/3# if using the 8 inch side, or by #1/3.6# for the 10 inch side.

Since #1/3# is a bigger fraction, use that.

#10/ (1/3)=30# ; #8/(1/3) = 24#

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