AABC is similar to AAXY by a ratio of 3.2. If BC = 24, what is the length of XY?
OXY = 8
OXY = 12
OXY = 16
OXY = 36

Answer:
XY = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
The ratio is 3 to 2 meaning that the sides of the triangle ABC and triangle AYY are in a ratio of 3 to 2. You are comparing the big triangle to the small triangle and the sides are compared the same way.
3:2 = 24:XY
3/2 = 24/XY
3 XY = 48
XY = 48/3
XY = 16