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What is the length of segment R S?

What is the length of segment R S?-example-1
User Thomas O
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion , that is


(RS)/(FG) =
(ST)/(GH) ( substitute values )


(RS)/(21) =
(4)/(12) ( cross- multiply )

12 RS = 84 ( divide both sides by 12 )

RS = 7 cm

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