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Pentagon JKLMN is similar to pentagon UVWXY.

What is the length of WX?
18
15
10
N
(not drawn to scale)
A 15
13
12
O 18

Pentagon JKLMN is similar to pentagon UVWXY. What is the length of WX? 18 15 10 N-example-1

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Answer:

C. 12

Explanation:

Corresponding sides are proportional. Sides with the same mark are the same length.

WX/XY = LM/MN = LM/KJ

WX/10 = 18/15

WX = 180/15 . . . . multiply by 10

WX = 12

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