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The rectangles shown are similar. The dimensions are given in inches. What is the width of the smaller rectangle?

The rectangles shown are similar The dimensions are given in inches What is the width of the smaller rectangle class=

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  • 04-03-2019

Answer:

12.5 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use proportions to solve this.  The first triangle side over the same side of the 2nd triangle.

50 inches      25 inches

-------------- = -------------

25 inches         x inches

Using cross products

50x = 25*25

Divide each side by 50

50x/50 = 25*25/50

x =12.5

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