Question

Please help me.. What is the length of side x?
3.25
12
14.5
16

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(RS)/(MN)` =
`(RT)/(MO)`, that is

`(8)/(x)` =
`(6.5)/(13)` ( cross- multiply )

6.5x = 104 ( divide both sides by 6.5 )

x = 16