The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 4 to 7. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 42 inches. Solve for the perimeter of the smaller rectangle. A. 10.5 inches B. 73.5 inches C. 28 inches D. 24 inches

Respuesta :

D. 24 inches is the answer
Ratio of perimeter is 4 / 7 = 0.571428571
We have to find that which number divided by 42 will give 0.571428571
24/42 = 0.571428571
so , 
D. 24 inches is the correct option.