A polygon has an area of 144 square inches and one of its sides is 17 inches long. If a second similar polygon has an area of 64 square inches, what is the length of the corresponding side in the second polygon?

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becca9898 · Answer

A. 10 3/8
B. 11 1/3
C. 15 3/5
D. 25 1/2

becca9898 · Answer

Not even sure where to start with this question! Any help would be appreciated.

faiqraees · Answer

Area of first shape/length of first shape^2 = Area of second shape/length of second shape^2

becca9898 · Answer

@FaiqRaees so 144/17^2 = 64/x^2 ??

faiqraees · Answer

yep

becca9898 · Answer

then x would equal 34 / 3 ?

becca9898 · Answer

Ok! So the answer would be B! Thank you @FaiqRaees !!!

faiqraees · Answer

Yeah