Which of the following rectangles is similar to a rectangle that measures 12 units by 16 units? A) 18x24 B) 9x14 C) 6x10 D) 16x20

  A) 18x24

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of the dimensions will be the same for a similar rectangle.

 12/16 = 3/4 . . . given rectangle

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  18/24 = 3/4 . . . choice A is similar

  9/14 ≠ 3/4 . . . . choice B is not similar

  6/10 = 3/5 . . . . choice C is not similar

  16/20 = 4/5 . . . . choice D is not similar

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step-by-step explanation:

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.