Algebra
Can you rely on the diagram alone to set up the proportion?
No, you need to use the similarity statement to identify corresponding sides in order to write ratios that are equal.
The value of x is 5. The correct answer is B.
Design Your class is making a rectangular poster for a rally. The poster's design is 6 in. high by 10 in. wide. The space allowed for the poster is 4 ft high by 8 ft wide. What are the dimensions of the largest poster that will fit in the space?
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You can't solve the problem until you know which dimension fills the space first.