Question

The ratio of the corresponding sides of two similar triangles is 2:3. If the altitude of the smaller triangle is 4.5 feet, what is the corresponding altitude of the larger triangle?

Answer 1

6.75

Explanation:

2/3 = 4.5/x

2x = 3 × 4.5

x = 1.5 × 4.5

x = 6.75