SSAT Math Question 179: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 179
13. A photograph measuring 5" wide × 7" long must be reduced in size to fit a space 4 inches long in an advertising brochure. How wide must the space be so that the picture remains in proportion?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct answer is (B). This is a simple proportion: 
. x is the unknown width. Cross-multiply:
7x = 20
x = 
, or 2
