Question

if these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length u? 16 cm 10 cm 50 cm u = centimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

For similar shapes, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. Let the ratio of the sides be $\frac{50}{u}=\frac{10}{16}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$10u = 50\times16$.

Step3: Solve for $u$

$u=\frac{50\times16}{10}$.
$u = 80$.

Answer:

80