These two cones are similar. What is the value of x?

Wendy asked Mar 21, 2022

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Wendy asked Mar 21, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given that the cones are similar then corresponding dimensions are in proportion, that is

(12)/(2) =
(3)/(x) ( cross- multiply )

12x = 6 ( divide both sides by 12 )

x = 0.5 → A

Jibin Thomas answered Mar 28, 2022

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