Math Problem Statement

Quadrilateral ABCD is similar to quadrilateral EFGH. What is the value of s?

Solution

To solve this problem, we use the fact that the quadrilaterals ABCDABCD and EFGHEFGH are similar, meaning their corresponding sides are proportional.

The given dimensions are:

  • AB=5mAB = 5 \, \text{m} (corresponding to EH=15mEH = 15 \, \text{m})
  • CD=smCD = s \, \text{m} (corresponding to FG=33mFG = 33 \, \text{m})

Using the proportionality of corresponding sides:

ABEH=CDFG\frac{AB}{EH} = \frac{CD}{FG}

Substitute the values:

515=s33\frac{5}{15} = \frac{s}{33}

Simplify the left-hand side:

13=s33\frac{1}{3} = \frac{s}{33}

Solve for ss:

s=333=11s = \frac{33}{3} = 11

Thus, the value of ss is 11m11 \, \text{m}.

The correct answer is A. 11 m.

Would you like further clarification? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you determine which sides correspond in similar polygons?
  2. What happens if you are given angles instead of side lengths in similar figures?
  3. Can this concept apply to triangles, and how does it change?
  4. What are other ways to verify the similarity of two polygons?
  5. How would the solution change if additional information were provided?

Tip: Always verify the proportionality of corresponding sides to ensure similarity before solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Similarity of polygons
Proportional relationships

Formulas

AB / EH = CD / FG

Theorems

Theorem of Similar Polygons

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10