Question

if these two shapes are similar, what is the measure of the missing length t? 10 ft 5 ft 1 ft t t = feet

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

For similar shapes, the ratios of corresponding sides are equal. So we have $\frac{5}{1}=\frac{10}{t}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$5\times t = 1\times10$.

Step3: Solve for $t$

$t=\frac{10}{5}=2$.

Answer:

2