Question

The triangles above are similar if a = 15 inches b 27 inches and d 5 inches what is the length of side e

Answer 1

Length of side e = 9 inches

Explanation:

Given:

Similar triangle

a = 15 inches

b = 27 inches

d = 5 inches

Find:

Length of side e

Computation:

We know that given similar triangle

So,

a / b = d / e

15 / 27 = 5 / e

Length of side e = 9 inches