The values of x and y is x = 2 1/4, y = 6.
We can write the corresponding dimensions:
Larger: smaller
Heigh: 8 : y
Width: 12 : 9
Depth: 3 : x
Since the figures are similar, corresponding values are proportional. This means
y/8 = 9/12
y = 8(9/12)
y = 6
x/3 = 9/12
x = 3(9/12) = 9/4
x = 2 1/4
What is a rectangular prism?
A rectangular prism is a solid figure where all it's sides are rectangles and all sides meet perpendicular
A rectangular prism is a prism composed of 2 rectangular bases and 3 rectangular sides , rectangular prism is a polyhedron with 2 congruent and parallel bases. All cross-sections parallel to the base faces are same as the rectangle. Rectangular prism is just like cuboid.
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