Question

Quadrilateral IJKL is similar to quadrilateral MNOP. Find the measure of side PM. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

Answer: 76.2

Explanation:

54/17=3.176

3.176=the scale factor

3.176(24)=76.224

Rounded=76.2

Answer 2

• PM = 76.2 units

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If two figures are similar then their corresponding sides have same ratio.

Find ratios:

• PM / LI = ON / KJ

Substitute and find the value of PM:

• PM / 24 = 54 / 17
• PM = 24*54/17
• PM = 76.2 (rounded)