Question

if triangle abc is similar to triangle XYZ and side AB = 16 when side XY = 18, what is the length of side BC when side YZ = 27

Answer 1

well without a diagram it looks a bit like this when comparing ratios or corresponding sides

\[\frac{AB}{XY} = \frac{BC}{YZ}\]

so substitute the know values

\[\frac{16}{18} = \frac{BC}{27}\]

Hope this helps you find the answer