SOLUTION: The scale factor of two similar polygons is 2:3. The perimeter of the larger polygon is 150 centimeters. What is the perimeter of the smaller polygon? I came up with 100 but I a

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Question 193424: The scale factor of two similar polygons is 2:3. The perimeter of the larger polygon is 150 centimeters. What is the perimeter of the smaller polygon?
I came up with 100 but I am not for sure if this is right.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2%2F3=x%2F150--->3x=300
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x=100