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In a mini pharagh, how would I explain wether the rectangles are similar and explain how I know?

In a mini pharagh, how would I explain wether the rectangles are similar and explain-example-1
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If they are similar then the ratio between RS and RQ has to be tha same to the ratio between WV and WX:

RS/RQ = WV/WX

8/5 = 24/15 = 3(8)/3(5) = 8/5

8/5 = 8/5

Answer:

Therefore both rectangles are similar because the ratio of their lenght to their widht is the same (8/5)

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