Question

If triangle abc is similar to triangle mno how do I solve for value of missing side

ABC 1.2cm and 3.0cm
Mno 0.96 and x

Answer 1

1.44 cm

Explanation:

Answer 2

=2.4 cm

Explanation:

In similar plane figures, the ratio of corresponding sides is a constant.

This constant is the linear scale factor.

In the provided example, 1.2cm corresponds to 0.96 while 3.0 corresponds to x

Thus, 1.2 cm/0.96 cm=3.0 cm/x

x=(3.0 cm×0.96 cm)/1.2 cm

=2.4 cm.