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A triangle has a side length of 19inches and a perimeter of 95inches. A similar triangle has a corresponding side length of 20inches. Find the perimeter of the larger triangle.

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Answer:

100 inches

Explanation:

A triangle has a side length of 19inches and a perimeter of 95inches. A similar triangle has a corresponding side length of 20inches. Find the perimeter of the larger triangle.

This is calculated using proportion

Side length/Perimeter

Hence:

Side length of smaller triangle = 19 inches

Perimeter of smaller triangle = 95 inchee

Side length of larger triangle = 20 inches

Perimeter of larger triangle = x

19/95 = 20/x

Cross Multiply

19x = 95 × 20

x = 95 × 20/19

x = 100 inches

The perimeter of the larger triangle = 100 inches

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