A map measuring 60 cm by 25 cm is reduced twice in the ratio 3:5. Calculate the final dimensions of the map.

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Aubrey Orozco

28 May, 20:45

A map measuring 60 cm by 25 cm is reduced twice in the ratio 3:5. Calculate the final dimensions of the map.

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Jan Ibarra · Answer 1

60 / 3 = 20. 25 / 5 = 5. This means that the you get 20cm by 5 cm. However, you must do the sum again with the new dimensions. 20 / 3 = 6.6666666. 5 / 5 = 1. The final dimensions of the map are 6.66666cm (6 1/3 cm) by 1cm.