Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 5:3. The perimeter of the larger triangle is 75 sq inches. What is the perimeter of

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the smaller triangle measured in inches?

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tekilochka [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-25T22:32:58+03:00

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Answer:

45 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Create a proportion where x is the perimeter of the smaller triangle:

$\frac{5}{3}$ = $\frac{75}{x}$

Cross multiply and solve for x:

5x = 225

x = 45

So, the perimeter of the smaller triangle is 45 inches