MEDAL, FAN, PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!∆ABC has side lengths of 10 units, 20 units, and 24 units. ∆XYZ is similar to ∆ABC, and the length of its longest side is 60 units.
The perimeter of ∆XYZ is units. If the height of ∆ABC, with respect to its longest side being the base, is 8 units, the area of ∆XYZ is____square units
A240
B480
C600
D1200

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MEDAL, FAN, PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!∆ABC has side lengths of 10 units, 20 units, and 24 units. ∆XYZ is similar to ∆ABC, and the length of its longest side is 60 units.
The perimeter of ∆XYZ is units. If the height of ∆ABC, with respect to its longest side being the base, is 8 units, the area of ∆XYZ is____square units
A240
B480
C600
D1200

jhonyy9 · Answer

<< The perimeter of triangle XYZ ? units >> there you missed anything - i think - yes ?

robtobey2 · Answer

C. 600

robtobey2 · Answer

Refer to the attachment.

robtobey2 · Answer

h/60 = 8/24
Solve for h and then calculate the area of the larger triangle.

robtobey2 · Answer

@jhonyy9
Do you see any flaws?

triciaal · Answer

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