Question

Using the diagram, find GT and TA:

Answer 1

GT: 10

TA: 6

Explanation:

use the ratio of GR:RE to find GT:TA

since the ratio of GR:RE is 5:3, the ratio of GT:TA=5:3. The total length of GT+TA=16.

5x+3x=16, 8x=16, x=2.

By plugging in the x value, it is shown that GT=10 and that TA=6