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A right triangle has a rise of 16 and a run of 4.

A similar right triangle with a run of 5 will have
a rise of what

User Nolawi
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The correct answer should be
5/4
User Maya Shah
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Answer:

5/4

Explanation:

Make a proportion:

16/4 = 5/x

Cross Multiply:

20 = 16x

x = 5/4

User Pero
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