Solve the problem.
-The sides of a triangle are 8 inches, 11 inches, and 14 inches. If the shortest side of a similar triangle is 40 inches, find its longest side.
A) 55 in.
B) 11 in.
C) 70 in.
D) 54 in.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The triangles are similar, so their corresponding sides are proportional. The ratio of the shortest sides is 40/8 = 5. To find the longest side of the similar triangle, multiply the longest side of the original triangle by this ratio: 14 * 5 = 70 inches.

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