ΔGHI is similar to ΔKLM. If the ratio of Perimeter of ΔGHI:Perimeter of ΔKLM=4:9 and the length of GH is 8cm, what is the length of the corresponding side KL?
- A81cm
- B18cm
- C27cm
- D54cm
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
For similar triangles, the ratio of their perimeters is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides.
Perimeter of ΔKLM
Perimeter of ΔGHI
=
KL
GH
9
4
=
KL
8
4×KL=8×9
KL=
4
72
=18cm
Perimeter of ΔKLM
Perimeter of ΔGHI
=
KL
GH
9
4
=
KL
8
4×KL=8×9
KL=
4
72
=18cm