AB is parallel to DE in the map below. Which proportion solves for the distance between D and E? A. 9/6=x/15 B. 6/x=15/9 C. 9/6=15/x D. 6/15=9/x

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Harleygolfguy · Answer 1 · 2018-11-03T02:34:21+0000

Answer:

Option C.
(9)/(6)=(15)/(x)

Explanation:

we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is equal and its corresponding angles are congruent

In this problem

(AB)/(DE)=(BC)/(CD)

substitute the values

$(15)/(x)=(9)/(6)\\ \\x=15*6/9\\ \\x= 10\ ft$