The tutor continues about the golden ratio.

In yesterday’s post I brought up the golden ratio. Historically, it’s believed to be the ideal shape for a rectangle. The ratio of length to width is

(1+5^(1/2)):2 or 1.618:1

Below is a rectangle whose shape is indeed the golden ratio of length to width:

Is the golden ratio the ideal shape for a rectangle? You be the judge:)

Source:

Wikipedia

w3.org

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