Question

Suppose KLMN - PORS. Find the value of %,

30
K 12
20
N
M
S
R
8,
4
8
b
C, 10
d. 2
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

b. 8

Explanation:

Since polygon KLMN and polygon PQRS are similar, it follows that their corresponding side lengths would be proportional to each other. Therefore:

LM/QR = KL/PQ

Plug in the values

x/20 = 12/30

Multiply both sides by 20

x = (12*20)/30

x = 8