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Television screen sizes are measured by the diagonal length of the rectangular screen. Assuming proportionality, if a vehicle on a 32-inch screen appears 9 inches long, how long will it appear on a 50-inch screen? (Round to the nearest inch.)

  • A. 27 in
  • B. 18 in
  • C. 15 in
  • D. 11 in
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using the proportion: 9 in / 32 in = x in / 50 in. Cross multiplying gives 32*x = 9*50. Solving for x gives x = 14.06 in, rounding to 14 in. Therefore, the vehicle will appear approximately 15 inches long on a 50-inch screen.