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Two triangles are similar. The corresponding sides have a ratio of 2:5. If the smaller triangle has a

side length of 14 centimeters, what is the measurement of the corresponding side of the larger triangle?

User Lovubuntu
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Answer:

35 centimeters (the person above me i believe is correct:)

Explanation:

you divide 5/2 and that equals 2.5 then multiply 14*2.5 and that equals 35.

User Dnuttle
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Answer: 35 Centimeters
Explanation: divide 5 by 2 and that equals 2.5 which is a more efficient or easy scale factor to use in this case, then multiply 14 by 2.5 and that equals 35.
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