Question

Multiple Choice: Triangle ABC has been reduced to create triangle XYZ. By what ratio has it been reduced?

A
12
3/4
2/3
1/2
1.5
18
15
B
80
Y
XL
12
10

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

Choose any of the similar sides and set up the ratio, then reduce to the simplest fraction:

12/18 = 4/6 = 2/3

8/12 = 4/6 = 2/3

10/5 = 2/3