Question

The following two right triangles are similar.If side PQ = 42, side LM = 28, and side QR = 24, what is the length of side MN?

a. 16
b. 10
c. 13
d. 14

Answer 1

a. 16

Explanation:

Find the scale:

42 ÷ 28 = 1.5

Use this scale for QR to find MN:

24 ÷ 1.5 = 16