Question

Find the value of w.

Answer 1

w = 3.2 m

Explanation:

Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(KJ)/(KH)` =
`(LJ)/(IH)` , that is

`(w)/(8)` =
`(3.4)/(8.5)` ( cross- multiply )

8.5w = 27.2 ( divide both sides by 8.5 )

w = 3.2 m