Question

for a certain rectangle, the ratio of the width to the length is 1 to 2. if the width of the rectangle is 33 centimeters, what is the length, in centimeters, of the rectangle?

Explanation:

Step1: Set up the ratio equation

Let the width be $w$ and length be $l$. Given $\frac{w}{l}=\frac{1}{2}$, and $w = 33$.

Step2: Solve for the length

Substitute $w = 33$ into $\frac{w}{l}=\frac{1}{2}$, we get $\frac{33}{l}=\frac{1}{2}$. Cross - multiply: $l=33\times2$.

Answer:

66