Answer:
x = 20
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
=
( cross- multiply )
9x = 180 ( divide both sides by 9 )
x = 20
The surface of the lake.
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 Here is the surface of the lake
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5 Here is the fish
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Answer:
7 in
Step-by-step explanation:
If 12 inches of wire can be bought for $0.48, we can set up the following ratio:

Then, to determine how many inches of wire can be bought for $0.28, set up equivalent fractions, as such:

Then, cross-multiply and solve for
:




Answer:
1 5/8 too short
Step-by-step explanation:
The cable on the truck is 18 and 3/8 ... to complete the fraction into a whole number we would need 5 more parts in order to complete the entire 8 parts of the fraction. This would make the cable a whole 19 feet. Since Ryan needs 20 ft, this would leave us needing 1 more foot. Therefore, the cable in the truck is
1 5/8 too short