The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 7. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 42 inches. Solve for the perimeter of the smaller rectangle. A. 10.5 inches B. 73.5 inches C. 28 inches D. 24 inches
Ratio of perimeter is 4 / 7 = 0.571428571 We have to find that which number divided by 42 will give 0.571428571 24/42 = 0.571428571 so , D. 24 inches is the correct option.
