two triangular roofs are similar. The ratio of the corresponding sides of these roofs is 2:3. If the altitude of the smaller roof is 4.5 feet, find the corresponding altitude of the larger roof. Round to the nearest hundredth.

A. 7.5
B. 6.75
C. 6
D. 4

2 answers

4.5 : x = 2 : 3
4.5/x = 2/3
2x = 13.5
x = 6.75
Two triangular roofs are similar. The ratio of the corresponding sides of these roofs is 2:3. If the altitude of the smaller roof is 4.5 feet, find the corresponding altitude of the larger roof. Round to the nearest hundredth.