Question

10 POINTS!!!
In the figure, ∆ABC~∆XYZ. What is the perimeter of ∆ABC? Show your work.

Answer 1

49

Explanation:

∆ABC~∆XYZ

∴ AB / XY = BC / YZ = CA / ZX

AB / XY = 11 /22 = 1/2

BC = 1/2 x YZ = 22

CA = 1/2 x ZX = 16

Perimeter of ∆ABC = 11 + 22 + 16 = 49