Parallelogram PARL is similar to parallelogram WXYZ. If AP = 15, PL = 25, and WZ = 75, find the value of c.

Question

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75

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45

Answer 1

In similar figures, corresponding sides are proportional. Therefore,

AP/ WZ = PL / c.

Substitute the given values:

15 / 75 = 25 / c

1 / 5 = 25 / c

c = 25 * 5

c = 125

Therefore, the value of c is 125.