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### Problem: Finding the Ratio of Perimeter to Area

#### Given a Rectangle
- **Dimensions:**
  - Height: 6 feet
  - Width: 4 feet
  
#### Task
Find the ratio of the perimeter to the area of the given rectangle.

#### Diagram
The diagram shows a rectangle with a height of 6 feet and a width of 4 feet.

### Calculation Steps

1. **Perimeter of the Rectangle:**
   - Formula: \( P = 2 \times (\text{height} + \text{width}) \)
   - Calculation: \( P = 2 \times (6 \text{ ft} + 4 \text{ ft}) = 2 \times 10 \text{ ft} = 20 \text{ ft} \)

2. **Area of the Rectangle:**
   - Formula: \( A = \text{height} \times \text{width} \)
   - Calculation: \( A = 6 \text{ ft} \times 4 \text{ ft} = 24 \text{ ft}^2 \)

3. **Ratio of Perimeter to Area:**
   - Ratio: \( \frac{P}{A} \)
   - Calculation: \( \frac{20 \text{ ft}}{24 \text{ ft}^2} = \frac{20}{24} = \frac{5}{6} \)

### Answer Options

1. \( \frac{2}{3} \)
2. \( \frac{3}{2} \)
3. \( \frac{5}{6} \)

**Correct Answer:**
\[ \frac{5}{6} \]

### User Input
- **Your answer:**
  - [ ] \( \frac{2}{3} \)
  - [ ] \( \frac{3}{2} \)
  - [ ] \( \frac{5}{6} \)  (Correct Answer)

This question guides students through the process of finding the ratio of the perimeter to the area of a given rectangle. The provided choices facilitate self-assessment and understanding in geometry.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem: Finding the Ratio of Perimeter to Area #### Given a Rectangle - **Dimensions:** - Height: 6 feet - Width: 4 feet #### Task Find the ratio of the perimeter to the area of the given rectangle. #### Diagram The diagram shows a rectangle with a height of 6 feet and a width of 4 feet. ### Calculation Steps 1. **Perimeter of the Rectangle:** - Formula: \( P = 2 \times (\text{height} + \text{width}) \) - Calculation: \( P = 2 \times (6 \text{ ft} + 4 \text{ ft}) = 2 \times 10 \text{ ft} = 20 \text{ ft} \) 2. **Area of the Rectangle:** - Formula: \( A = \text{height} \times \text{width} \) - Calculation: \( A = 6 \text{ ft} \times 4 \text{ ft} = 24 \text{ ft}^2 \) 3. **Ratio of Perimeter to Area:** - Ratio: \( \frac{P}{A} \) - Calculation: \( \frac{20 \text{ ft}}{24 \text{ ft}^2} = \frac{20}{24} = \frac{5}{6} \) ### Answer Options 1. \( \frac{2}{3} \) 2. \( \frac{3}{2} \) 3. \( \frac{5}{6} \) **Correct Answer:** \[ \frac{5}{6} \] ### User Input - **Your answer:** - [ ] \( \frac{2}{3} \) - [ ] \( \frac{3}{2} \) - [ ] \( \frac{5}{6} \) (Correct Answer) This question guides students through the process of finding the ratio of the perimeter to the area of a given rectangle. The provided choices facilitate self-assessment and understanding in geometry.
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