Question

What is the value of x , given that the two prisms are similar ?

Answer 1

The correct choice is A.

EXPLANATION

If the the two prisms are similar, then their corresponding sides are in the same proportion;

This implies that

`(x)/(20) = (6)/(3)`

We simplify to get;

`(x)/(20)=2`

We now multiply both sides by 20 yo obtain;

`(x)/(20) * 20 = 2 * 20`

We simplify and multiply out to get:

`x = 40`

Therefore the value of x is 40 units

Answer 2

x = 40 units.

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of the 2 prisms are in the same ratio , so:

x / 20 = 10 / 5

x/ 20 = 2

x = 2 * 20

x = 40 units.