Question

Shapes A and B are similar. What is the length of side w? Give your answer as an integer or as a fraction in its simplest form. A 72 cm W B 9 cm 6 cm Not drawn accurately​

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf w = 48}`

Explanation:

Statement:

• If two figures are similar, the measures of their corresponding sides are proportional.

Solution:

According to the statement,

`\displaystyle (w)/(6) = (72)/(9) \\\\(w)/(6) = 8\\\\Multiply \ both \ sides \ by \ 6\\\\w = 8 * 6\\\\w = 48\\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}`