Question

Trapezoid MNPQ is similar to Trapezoid RSTU. What is the length of the "x" on the misside side NP ? Also, what is the length of "y" on the missing side TU?

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 15$

$y = 25$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

See attachment for MNPQ and RSTU

Required

Find x and y

To solve this question, we make use of equivalent ratios of corresponding side lengths.

The ratio of corresponding sides are:

$MN : RS$

$NP : ST$

$PQ : TU$

$MQ : RU$

From the attachment, we have:

$MN : RS \to 18 : 30$

$NP : ST \to x : 25$

$PQ : TU \to 15 : y$

To solve for x, we equate $MN : RS$ and $NP : ST$

$18 : 30 = x : 25$

Express as fraction

$\frac{18 }{ 30 }= \frac{x }{ 25}$

Make x the subject

$x = 25 * \frac{18 }{ 30 }$

$x = \frac{25 * 18 }{ 30 }$

$x = \frac{450}{ 30 }$

$x = 15$

To solve for y, we equate $MN : RS$ and $PQ : TU$

$18 : 30 = 15 : y$

Express as fraction

$\frac{18 }{ 30 }= \frac{15 }{ y}$

Make y the subject

$y = 15 * \frac{30 }{ 18 }$

$y = \frac{15 *30}{ 18 }$

$y = \frac{450}{ 18 }$

$y = 25$