Question

Question 1 options:

In the diagram, ∆UVW~∆XYW. Use similarity criteria for triangles to determine the height of the tree. Then fill in the blank:

h = _____ ft (Answer with numbers only.)

Answer 1

Explanation:

In similar triangles, corresponding parts are in same ratio.

`(h)/(40)=(5)/(8)\\\\\\h=(5)/(8)*40\\\\\\ = 5*5\\\\h = 25 \ ft`