Jesus G.

asked • 12/13/16

Figure ABCDE is similar to figure FGHIJ. If AE= 5, FJ= 20, and BC= 40, what is GH? A.) 10 B.) 25 C.)45 D.)160

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Philip P. answered • 12/13/16

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In similar figures, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal:
 
     FJ/AE = GH/BC
 
     20/5 = GH/40
 
Solve for GH
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Kenneth S.

In similar FIGURES (including triangles), the ratios of corresponding sides are equal --  because THIS PROBLEM features similar pentagons.
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