Rectangle ABCD and EFGH are similar. Side AB is parallel to side DC. Side EF is parallel to side HG. The length of side AB measures 5 ft, and the length of side BC measures 8 ft. The length of side EF is 7.5 ft. What is the length of side FG in feet?

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e.mccormick · Answer

OK, you are given that they are similar rectangles.  Do you know how to set up a ratio between them?  It might help if you start with a simple sketch.

anonymous · Answer

hmm ai see aimple sketch well i have already tried i have the sketch in front of me i know there not the same because in the equation listed above it tells me that they are simmilar figures.

e.mccormick · Answer

Did your sketch turn out something like this?
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The point of the sketch is it helos you see how you would make the ratio.