Question

If triangle TRM ~ Triangle KBV, and the ratio of RM to BV is 2:5, what do you know about the relationship between MT and VK ? Explain.

Answer 1

Similar triangles have the same ratio for their corresponding sides.
Since triangle TRM is similar to triangle KBV, The ratio between MT and VK is also 2:5

Answer 2

thanks so much :D

Answer 3

I do know that, since Im studying for the GRE that when you see a ratio you can think like this....

2:5
RM:BV
______

5RM=2BV

Answer 4

but it says the ratio between RM to BV is 2:5?

Answer 5

YES, from that you can get 5RM=2BV
trust me, im using this on the GRE problems.

Answer 6

and im a math a physics major

Answer 7

im confused nwo :P

Answer 8

hang on, i'll explain

Answer 9

ok :)

Answer 10

This is a GRE problem right from the book.
Say you have a total of 30 coins which are only of pennies and nickles and the pennies and nickles are in a 2:1 ratio. How many pennies would you have?

Answer 11

ah see :) so how does this look: Similar triangles have the same ratio for their corresponding sides. Since triangle TRM is similar to triangle KBV, and the ratio of RM to BV is 2:5, then the ratio between MT and VK is also 2:5.

Answer 12

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