Triangles ABC and DEF Are Similar with CB = 5

question 28

Multiple Choice

Triangles ABC and DEF are similar with CB = 5 and FE = 11. The height of triangle DEF is 14. Find the height of triangle ABC. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 3.9
• B) 30.8
• C) 8.8
• D) 6.4
• E) 7.9

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