SOLUTION: Two corresponding sides of similar polygons are in the ratio of 2: 3. If the perimeter of the smaller figure is 6 meters, what is the perimeter of the larger figure? Thank you

Question 204057: Two corresponding sides of similar polygons are in the ratio of 2: 3. If the perimeter of the smaller figure is 6 meters, what is the perimeter of the larger figure?
Thank you for your time and your help.
Answer by feliz1965(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I believe the proportion you want is this one:
2/3 = 6/x
Let x = perimeter of larger figure
Can you solve for x now?
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I got your reply. Here is mine.
2/3 = 6 meters/x meters
You got x = 9.
Let's see if that's correct.
Replace x with 9 and reduce the right side fraction.
2/3 = 6 meters/9 meters
2/3 = 2/3...It checks!
So, the larger perimeter is 9 meters.

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