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Two trapezoids below are similar what is the length of RS?

Two trapezoids below are similar what is the length of RS?-example-1

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Answer:

11.5 m

Explanation:

The fact that the figures are similar means the side lengths are proportional:

RS/QT = BC/AD

RS/(7 m) = (2.3 m)/(1.4 m)

RS = (7 m)(2.3/1.4) . . . . . . multiply by 7 m

RS = 11.5 m

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