Question

The triangles are similar. If WZ

15, ZY = 12, and XY-11, find WV. Round to the nearest tenth.

15.0

13.8

Answer 1

13.8

Explanation:

We are given that

`\triangle XYZ\sim \triangle VWZ`

When two triangles are similar then

`(XY)/(VW)=(YZ)/(WZ)=(XZ)/(VZ)`

WZ=15 , ZY=12

XY=11

We have to find the WV.

Substitute the values then we get

`(12)/(15)=(11)/(VW)`

`VW=(11* 15)/(12)=13.75`

We have to round to the nearest tenth of final answer.

The Hundredth place =5 which is equal to 5.Therefore, 1 will be added tenth place 7 and all digits on left side remain same and digit on right side of tenth place replace by zero.

Therefore, WV=13.8