Two polygons are similar. The perimeter of the larger polygon is 85 meters and the ratio of the corresponding side lengths is $\frac{2}{5}$
. Find the perimeter of the other polygon.
The perimeter of the other polygon is
meters.

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Answer:

The perimeter of the other polygon is [tex]34\ m[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratios of its perimeter is equal to the scale factor

Let

z---> the scale factor

x----> the perimeter of the other polygon

y----> the perimeter of the larger polygon

so

[tex]z=\frac{x}{y}[/tex]

we have

[tex]z=\frac{2}{5}[/tex]

[tex]y=85\ m[/tex]

substitute and solve for x

[tex]\frac{2}{5}=\frac{x}{85}[/tex]  

[tex]y=85*(2/5)=34\ m[/tex]

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