Jason considered two similar televisions at a local electronics store. The generic version was based off the brand name and was 3/8 the size of the brand name. If the generic television set is 12 inches by 24 inches, what are dimensions of the brand name television?. Answer. A) 32 inches by 64 inches. B) 28 inches by 56 inches. C) 7.5 inches by 15 inches. D) 4.5 inches by 9 inches.

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5 April, 17:08

Jason considered two similar televisions at a local electronics store. The generic version was based off the brand name and was 3/8 the size of the brand name. If the generic television set is 12 inches by 24 inches, what are dimensions of the brand name television?. Answer. A) 32 inches by 64 inches. B) 28 inches by 56 inches. C) 7.5 inches by 15 inches. D) 4.5 inches by 9 inches.

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Lorelai Khan · Answer 1

W - width of the brand name TV, L - length of the brand name TV;

3/8 W = 12

W = 12 : 3/8 = 12 · 8/3 = 32 in

3/8 L = 24

L = 24 : 3/8 = 12 · 8/3 = 64 in

Answer: A) 32 inches by 64 inches.