B: it stabilizes the distance between them
Yes is equivalent because 12 x 4 is 48 and 5x5 is 25
Well,
First I would like to explain how to convert a mixed number or fraction into a decimal.
1. First if it's a mixed number change it into an improper fraction.
2. After that divide the numerator by the denominator.
3. Your finished as simple as that.
NOW FOR THE ACTUAL ANSWER
well I turned 53 1/3 into an improper fraction which came out to be 160/3. After the division the decimal came to be 53.3333(etc)
I did it in the calculator and everything so I'm almost positive I did this correctly haha)
I hope I helped.
And I really enjoyed answering this since I knew you weren't just looking for an answer but for the reason behind it and how to do it hahah.
They are corresponding angles. Corresponding angles have equal measures.