Question

The triangles in the diagram below are similar. Find the distance across Clarence Lake. ( Figure may not be drawn to scale)​

Answer 1

Answer: 40 km

Explanation:

As corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional, if we let the distance across Clarence lake be x,

`(x)/(8)=(15)/(3)\\\\(x)/(8)=5\\\\x=\boxed{40 \text{ km}}`