You want to enlarge a copy of the flag of the Philippines that is 4 in. by 8 in.The two flags will be similar. How long should you make the shorter side if the long side is 6 ft ?
First convert 6 feet to inches. 12x6=72 Then write a proportion! 8/72=4/x Cross multiply! 72x4=8 x x 288=8x Divide by 8 on both sides. x=36 inches. or 3 feet Answer is 3 feet or 36 inches
