Question

Two triangles are similar. The ratio of the corresponding sides of these triangles is 2:3. If the altitude of the smaller triangle is 4.5 feet, find the corresponding altitude of the larger triangle. Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Answer: 6.75 feet

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that the ratio of the corresponding sides of these triangles is 2:3 and that the altitude of the smaller triangle is 4.5 feet.

The corresponding altitude of the larger triangle would then be calculated as:

= 4.5 ÷ 2/3

= 4.5 × 3/2

= 6.75 feet