Please help: given WXYZ is similar to RSTV. find ST

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asked Sep 18, 2024 157k views

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Nizamudeen Sherif · Answer 1 · 2024-09-24T13:55:33+0000

Answer:

ST = 13.5

Explanation:

since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is

(ST)/(XY) =
(RS)/(WX) ( substitute values )

(ST)/(9) =
(18)/(12) ( cross- multiply )

12ST = 9 × 18 = 162 ( divide both sides by 12 )

ST = 13.5