The triangles in the diagram below are similar. Find the distance across Clarence Lake. ( Figure may not be drawn to scale)

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Harika · Answer 1 · 2023-07-28T05:35:47+0000

Answer: 40 km

Explanation:

As corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional, if we let the distance across Clarence lake be x,

$(x)/(8)=(15)/(3)\\\\(x)/(8)=5\\\\x=\boxed{40 \text{ km}}$