Question

Rectangle MNOP is similar to rectangle WYXZ.

The scale factor of rectangle MNOP to rectangle WYXZ is 2:3.
What is the length of side WY?

A. 12 inches

B. 9 inches

C. 15 inches

D. 18 inches

Answer 1

Option B. 9 inches

Explanation:

Given

Rectangle MNOP and Rectangle WYXZ are similar

Scale factor of the two Rectangles = 2:3 or 2/3

MN=6 in

So

MN/WY = 2/3

6/WY = 2/3

WY = 6×3/2

WY = 18/2

WY=9

Therefore length of side WY is 9 inches