Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

40 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

$\frac{4x}{x}$ = $\frac{48}{x+2}$, simplifying gives

4 = $\frac{48}{x+2}$

Multiply both sides by (x + 2)

4(x + 2) = 48 ( divide both sides by 4 )

x + 2 = 12 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

x = 10

Hence

width = 4x = 4 × 10 = 40