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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given figure PQRS ~ figure TUVW, what is the value of b? ____yd link is to pic of shapes http://static.k12.com/calms_media/media/1572000_1572500/1572064/1/5d68363e0a57b2744821077a6e6b8353b32df463/MS_IMC-141210-110203.jpg

OpenStudy (luffingsails):

Approach it like a ratio problem. Consider 1.3 is to 3.9 as b is to 9.6... or (1.3/3.9) = (b/9.6) b = 9.6 * 1.3 / 3.9 b = 2.0

OpenStudy (luffingsails):

Make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2.0 yards? @luffingsails correct?

OpenStudy (luffingsails):

Yes, that's correct. 2.0 yds.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

OpenStudy (luffingsails):

Glad to help. Have a good morning!

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