Question

(v) The perimeter of two similar triangles 20cm and 16 cm respectively.
If the length of one side of the first angle is 9 cm. then find the length
of the corresponding side of second triangle.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let corresponding side of 2nd Triangle is x cm.

For Similar Triangle,

Ratio of perimeter = Ratio of Side

i.e

$\frac{20}{16} = \frac{9}{x} \\ x = \frac{9 \times 16}{20} = \frac{36}{5} \\ x = 7.2 \: \: cm.$

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