Question

The diagram below models the layout at a carnival where G, R, P, C, B, and E are various locations on the grounds. GRPC is a parallelogram.
Part A: Identify a pair of similar triangles. (2 points)


Part B: Explain how you know the triangles from Part A are similar. (4 points)


Part C: Find the distance from B to E and from P to E. Show your work. (4 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Part A: Triangles GCB and PBE

Part B: They're similar because they have the same internal angles.

Part C:

250/400 = BE/450

112500/400 = BE

BE = 281.25 ft

250/400 = PE/350

87500/400 = PE

PE = 218.75 ft