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Can someone please help and explain this

Can someone please help and explain this-example-1
User Guru Cse
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Because the lines are parallel the sides formed by the intersection of the smaller parallel line are in same ratios, so
8/14 = 10 / x
8x = 140
x = 17.5 Answer


User WayneC
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using proportional
x/10 = 14/8
x = 10*14/8
x = 17.5

answer
C. x =17.5

User Divesh Salian
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