Question

Can anybody help me with this question please ?

Answer 1

x = 8.75, y = 8.125

Explanation:

The triangles are similar thus the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

`(8)/(5)` =
`(14)/(x)` ( cross- multiply )

8x = 70 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 8.75

And

`(8)/(5)` =
`(13)/(y)` ( cross- multiply )

8y = 65 ( divide both sides by 8 )

y = 8.125