Question

for a certain rectangle, the ratio of the width to the length is 1 to 2. if the width of the rectangle is 73 centimeters, what is the length, in centimeters, of the rectangle?

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the ratio equation

Let the width \(w = 73\) cm and the length \(l\). Given \(\frac{w}{l}=\frac{1}{2}\).

Step2: Solve for the length

Cross - multiply the ratio equation \(w\times2=l\times1\). Substitute \(w = 73\) into the equation: \(l=2\times73\).

Answer:

\(146\)