Question

Two triangular roofs are similar. the corresponding sides of these roofs are 16 feet and 24 feet. if the altitude of the smaller roof is 6 feet, find the corresponding altitude of the larger roo

Answer 1

Using the concept of proportionality we shall solve for the unknown altitude as follows:
let the measure of the altitude be x:
24/16=x/6
solving for x we get:
x=24/16*6
x=9 feet
Answer: 9 feet