Rectangle dimension change

Change both dimensions of the rectangle in a ratio of 5:3. Initially, the dimensions are 9cm and 15cm. What are the dimensions of the rectangle after the change?

Final Answer:

a =  15 cm
b =  25 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

x=9 cm y=15 cm  k=5/3=351.6667  a=k x=1.6667 9=15 cm
b=k y=1.6667 15=25 cm



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