Question

The two right triangles shown are similar to each other. Which is the correct value for x?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 32

Answer 1

x = 25

Explanation:

Because the triangles are similar, you simply have to divide 40 by 16 to get 2.5, and then multiply 2.5 by 10 to get 25.