The figures are similar. Find the length of the side marked x.
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A) 16.4
B) 22.5
C) 14.4
D) 10

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The figures are similar. Find the length of the side marked x.
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A) 16.4 
B) 22.5 
C) 14.4 
D) 10

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the figures are similar, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. Let's set up a proportion:
$\frac{x}{10} = \frac{16}{12}$
Cross-multiplying, we get:
$12x = 160$
Dividing both sides by 12, we get:
$x = \frac{160}{12} = 13.3$
Therefore, the closest choice is C, which is 14.4.

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