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Thomas wanted to measure the width of the pond so he set up triangles as shown in the diagram. He claims the two triangles are similar. How wide is the pond?

Thomas wanted to measure the width of the pond so he set up triangles as shown in the diagram He claims the two triangles are similar How wide is the pond class=

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Answer:

  • 156 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

As per similarity, the ratios of corresponding sides are same:

  • x/120 = 65/50
  • x = 120*65/50
  • x = 156 ft

Answer:

Solution :-:

Here we have to write ratio of corresponding ratio.

Let the side be x

[tex] \tt \dfrac{x}{120} = \dfrac{65}{50} [/tex]

[tex] \tt \: x = \dfrac{120 \times 65}{50} [/tex]

X = 156 ft

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