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11 The two trapezoids shown below are

similar.
6 cm
120°
T
120°
10 cm
60°
W
80°
60°
16 cm
What is the length in centimeters of WT?
A 10 cm
B 3.8 cm
C 12 cm
D 9.6 cm

11 The two trapezoids shown below are similar. 6 cm 120° T 120° 10 cm 60° W 80° 60° 16 cm-example-1

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Answer:

9.6 (D)

Explanation:

You know that when they are similar, they have a ratio. Assume that WT is x. 6:10 is the ratio, or 3:5.

So, what number is x when x:16=3:5?

(two ways)

1. You can cross multiply

x/16 = 3:5, 3x16=5x

48=5x

x=9.6

2. You can do it by looking at the answer choices and simplifying them.

10:16=5:8

NO

3.8:16=1.9:8

NO

12:16=3:4

NO

9.6:16=4.8:8=

2.4:4

0.6:1

6:10

YES

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