Question

The quadrilaterals ABCD and PQRS are similar. Find the length x of PQ. B Explanation Check Type here to search ​

Answer 1

x = 1.8

Explanation:

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

`(PQ)/(AB)` =
`(PS)/(AD)` ( substitute values )

`(x)/(3)` =
`(1.2)/(2)` ( cross- multiply )

2x = 3 × 1.2 = 3.6 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 1.8