Question

HELP PLEASE ASAP !!!

Hunter designs two flags for his adventure club.
What is the length of the base,x, or the larger flag?
Enter your answer,as a decimal, in the box.
X=__ ft

Answer 1

the answer is x=6.25 ft

Explanation:

Answer 2

X = 6.25 ft.

Explanation:

From the figure:

∵ Two angles in the small flag = the corresponding angles in the large flag

∴ Two flags are similar

∴ Their sides are proportional

∴
`(4)/(5)=(5)/(x) \\ x=((5)(5))/(4)=6.25`

∴ x = 6.25 ft