SOLUTION: Two rectangles are similar. If their dimensions are 4 by 5 and y and 5, find the value of y > 5.

SOLUTION: Two rectangles are similar. If their dimensions are 4 by 5 and y and 5, find the value of y > 5.

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Question 271136: Two rectangles are similar. If their dimensions are 4 by 5 and y and 5, find the value of y > 5.
Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The clue is the word similar. Ratio of 1st rectangle is 4:5, so the 2nd is also 4:5.
The 2nd y is thus (5/4)^2 = 6.25

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