Question

The two pyramids below are similar. What is the length of the altitude of the

smaller pyramid?
HELP PLEASE

Answer 1

The answer is B.
`(6)/(5)`.

Explanation:

In order to solve for the length of the altitude of the smaller pyramid, start by writing the length of the altitudes and the length of the pyramids in a proportion. The proportion should look like
`(3)/(5)` =
`(x)/(2)` because each number has to correspond with its similar number.

Next, cross multiply both fractions to get an equation, which will look like 5x=(3)(2). Simplify the equation, and now it will look like 5x=6.

Then, divide both sides by 5, and the final answer will be
`(6)/(5)`.