The lengths of corresponding sides of 2 similar right triangles are in the ratio 4:5. The hypotenuse of the smaller triangle is 20 inches long. How many inches long is the hypotenuse of the larger triangle?
ACT · Math · previous-year question
- A.9
- B.20
- C.21
- D.25
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