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OpenStudy (starlover4556):

HELP PLEASE!!!! The cones below are similar, although not drawn to scale. What is the length of the radius of the larger cone? 10 ft 11 ft 12 ft 13 ft

OpenStudy (starlover4556):

Directrix (directrix):

Corresponding linear parts of similar solids are the same ratio. 12/15 = 8/x where x is the radius of the larger cone.

OpenStudy (starlover4556):

What do i do next

OpenStudy (day00):

you would cross multiply

Directrix (directrix):

12/15 = 8/x 12x = 8* 15 Divide the product of 8 and 15 by the number 12.

OpenStudy (starlover4556):

ok thanks

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