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In the triangles below, x y, e = f = 7 inches, and h = i = 8.75 inches.If g = 9.8 inches, what is the measure of j? A. 7.84 in B. 12.25 in C. 10.045 in D. 9.8 in

In the triangles below, x y, e = f = 7 inches, and h = i = 8.75 inches.If g = 9.8 inches-example-1
In the triangles below, x y, e = f = 7 inches, and h = i = 8.75 inches.If g = 9.8 inches-example-1
In the triangles below, x y, e = f = 7 inches, and h = i = 8.75 inches.If g = 9.8 inches-example-2
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The two triangles are given which are similar.

Due to which the corresponding sides are proportional.

To determine the value of j ,


(7)/(8.75)=(9.8)/(j)
j=(9.8*8.75)/(7)=12.25in

The correct option is B.

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