Triangles $ABC$ and $PQR$ are similar. $AB:PQ=3:5$ and $AC=10$ cm. Write down the scale fact

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Triangles $ABC$ and $PQR$ are similar. $AB:PQ=3:5$ and $AC=10$ cm. Write down the scale factor from triangle $ABC$ to triangle $PQR$. Given that $AC$ corresponds to $PR$, calculate $PR$.

Accepted Answer

(a) $\dfrac{5}{3}$; (b) $16.667$ cm.

Sec 3/4 E Math T09-Q08 - Finding a corresponding side in similar triangles

Sec 3/4 E Math T09-Q08 - Finding a corresponding side in similar triangles

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