Question

X
Solve for x:
40
25
30
Urgent help!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

x = 48

Explanation:

Given a line parallel to a side of a triangle and it intersects the other 2 sides, it divides those sides proportionally , that is

`(x)/(40)` =
`(30)/(25)` ( cross multiply )

25x = 40 × 30 = 1200 ( divide both sides by 25 )

x = 48