Question

A ramp represented by segment PQ in the figure below is used to load cargo on a truck. Maya wants to find the length of the ramp.



What is the length of the ramp used?

18 feet
10 feet
6 feet
24 feet

Answer 1

Triangles PRQ and STQ are similar. So the ratios of similar sides are equal. So side ST over side PR will equal side SQ over side PQ. can you write that mathematical expression?

Answer 2

so it would be 6 over 9 = 12 over ?

Answer 3

that's good... now solve for the "?"

Answer 4

so it would be 18?

Answer 5

u got it...:)

Answer 6

thankss :)

Answer 7

yw:)