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The area of ABC is 72 square centimeters. find area of DEF

The area of ABC is 72 square centimeters. find area of DEF-example-1
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Answer:

800

Explanation:

Set up your proportion first (6/20 = 72/x). Then, square 6 and 20 (36/400 = 72/x). Cross multiply and divide (36x = 28800). Divide 28800 by 36 and that gives you 800 as your answer.

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20. because 100/5=20cm2
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