Question

What is the value of x , given that the two prisms are similar ?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 40 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

Corresponding sides of the 2 prisms are in the same ratio , so:

x / 20 =  10 / 5

x/ 20 = 2

x = 2 * 20

x = 40 units.

Answer 2

ANSWER

The correct choice is A.

EXPLANATION

If the the two prisms are similar, then their corresponding sides are in the same proportion;

This implies that

$\frac{x}{20} = \frac{6}{3}$

We simplify to get;

$\frac{x}{20}=2$

We now multiply both sides by 20 yo obtain;

$\frac{x}{20} \times 20 = 2 \times 20$

We simplify and multiply out to get:

$x = 40$

Therefore the value of x is 40 units