Question

Two polygons are similar. The perimeter of the larger polygon is 120 yards and the ratio of the corresponding side lengths is 1/6. Find the perimeter of the other polygon

Answer 1

20 yards

Explanation:

Given that:

Two Given polygons are similar :

Ratio of corresponding sides =. 1/6

Perimeter of larger polygon = 120 yards

Perimeter of smaller = p

Since they are similar, and yhe ratio of their sides Given, we use the relation :

(Smaller perimeter / larger perimeter) = (smaller side / larger side)

(p / 120) = (1 /6)

Cross multiply :

6p = 120

p = 120/6

p = 20 yards