Question

if these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length t? t = 16 miles

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Since the shapes are similar, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. So, \(\frac{t}{36}=\frac{32}{72}\).

Step2: Solve for \(t\)

Cross - multiply: \(72t = 32\times36\). Then \(t=\frac{32\times36}{72}\). Simplify \(\frac{32\times36}{72}=\frac{32}{2}=16\).

Answer:

\(16\)