SOLUTION: The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar polygons is 2 : 3. If the perimeter of the larger polygon is 27, find the perimeter of the smaller polygon.

Question 975748: The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar polygons is 2 : 3. If the perimeter of the larger polygon is 27, find the perimeter of the smaller polygon.
Answer by Algerba_101(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let us say that both polygons have n sides.
Length of each side of polygon#1 =
Hence, perimeter[1] =
Length of each side of polygon#2 =
Hence, perimeter[2] =

We know already,

Therefore, perimeter of smaller polygon is 18.
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