SOLUTION: Two corresponding sides of two similar figures are 8 in and 15 in.The area of the figure containing the larger side is 120 sq in. Find the area of the smaller figure.

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Question 1029297: Two corresponding sides of two similar figures are 8 in and 15 in.The area of the figure containing the larger side is 120 sq in. Find the area of the smaller figure.
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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15%5E2%2F120+=+8%5E2%2Fx
225%2F120+=+64%2Fx
225x+=+64%2A120
225x+=+7680
divide each side by 225
x = 34 2/15