Problema Solution
If the original chart is 4 inches by 5 inches what is the scale factor of 5:11 will the chart fit on a sheet of paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Explain
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The new dimensions of the chart are
(11/5)*4 by (11/5)*5 = 44/5 by 11 = 8.8 by 11 inches which is bigger than 8 1/2 by 11 = 8.5 by 11 inches.
No, it won't fit.