Chapter 7.2, Problem 55SR

To determine

To calculate:To find that gorillas is how far from the cheetahs.

Answer to Problem 55SR

Hence, the gorillas are $80$ meters from the cheetah.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

  

Calculation:

As per given information,

  $\frac{64}{28}=\frac{x}{35}$

Now, cross multiplication method, we get

  $\begin{array}{l}64\times 35=25\times x\\ 2240=28x\\ 80=x\end{array}$

Therefore, the gorillas are $80$ meters from the cheetahs