Question

The polygons below are similar. Find the value of y.

http://prnt.sc/d5ohpp

4.5
7.5
12
16

Answer 1

Hello, you should realized the object is smaller than the other. So, the answer will be proportional to the other.

Answer 2

The only numbers we can compare is 8 and 6. Which is 6/8 or 3/4 of the original.

Answer 3

For similar polygons, the corresponding sides are proportional!
http://images.slideplayer.com/26/8789091/slides/slide_2.jpg

Answer 4

The only logical answer is 4.5.

Answer 5

It has to be less than 6.

Answer 6

okay :) im still confused on how you would solve though

Answer 7

Okay here: 8 to 6.
6 to y.
6/8 = 3/4.
So 3/4 of 6 equals 6*.75 which equals 4.5

Answer 8

ahh okay! thank you so much!

Answer 9

Sure thing.

Answer 10

That makes sense now!