Triangles ABC and DEF Are Similar with AB = 5

question 76

Multiple Choice

Triangles ABC and DEF are similar with AB = 5 and DE = 9. The height of triangle DEF is 13. Find the area of triangle ABC. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 18.1
• B) 58.5
• C) 36.1
• D) 22.5
• E) 20.2

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