Question

Question 1 options:
In the diagram, ∆UVW~∆XYW. Use similarity criteria for triangles to determine the height of the tree. Then fill in the blank:

h = _____ ft (Answer with numbers only.)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

In similar triangles, corresponding parts are in same ratio.

$\dfrac{h}{40}=\dfrac{5}{8}\\\\\\h=\dfrac{5}{8}*40\\\\\\ = 5*5\\\\h = 25 \ ft$