SOLUTION: ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF. The ratio of the perimeter of ΔABC to the perimeter of ΔDEF is 1 : 10. If the longest side of ΔDEF measures 40 units, what is the
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Question 974828: ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF. The ratio of the perimeter of ΔABC to the perimeter of ΔDEF is 1 : 10. If the longest side of ΔDEF measures 40 units, what is the length of the longest side of ΔABC ?
2 units
4 units
16 units
30 units
Answer by harpazo(655) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your proportion:
1/10 = x/40
Solve for x to find your answer.
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