Question

What is the measure of c?
a = 15
j = 24
k = 32

Answer 1

The answer to your question is c = 20

Explanation:

Data

a = 15

j = 24

k = 32

c = ?

Process

Use proportions to solve this problem. Compare the small triangle and the large triangle.

1.- Proportion of the small triangle

c/15

2.- Proportion of the large triangle

k/j

3.- Equal but terms and solve for c

c/15 = k/j

-Substitution

c / 15 = 32/24

c = 32(15)/24

-Result

c = 20