Question

Rectangle HIJK is similar to rectangle

WXYZ. Rectangle HIJK has a length of
12 inches and a perimeter of 36 inches.
Rectangle WXYZ has a length of 8 inches.
What is the perimeter of rectangle
WXYZ?

Answer 1

....WXYZ is a reduction of HIJK in the ratio 8/12 i.e. 2/3

length HIJK =12 inches

length WYYZ = 8 inches

reduction ratio 8/12 = 2/3

The rectangle HIJK has a perimeter of 36 inches.

the perimeter of rectangle WXYZ = 2/3*36 = 24inches

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