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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
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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

The following two right triangles are similar.If side PQ = 42, side LM = 28, and side-example-1
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Answer:

a. 16

Explanation:

Find the scale:

42 ÷ 28 = 1.5

Use this scale for QR to find MN:

24 ÷ 1.5 = 16

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