Similarity Review

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

Tags

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.3

CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

Based on the drawing, which of the following statements is true?

• The triangles are similar because the lengths of the sides are congruent.

• The triangles are not similar because the corresponding angles are not congruent.

• The triangles are similar because the corresponding angles are congruent.

• Can not determine if the triangles are similar because the scale factor is unknown.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.2

CCSS.7.G.B.5

Which dimensions would produce a picture frame similar to the one shown above?

• 9 in by 12 in

• 4 in by 5 in

• 6 in by 8 in

• 12 in by 18 in

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

CCSS.7.G.B.6

At what coordinates should vertex Z be placed to create a quadrilateral WZYZ that is similar to quadrilateral PQRS?

• (24, 16)

• (24, 24)

• (20, 20)

• (16, 24)

Two picture frames are shown above that are similar in shape. What is the perimeter of the larger frame?

• 26 in

• 13 in

• 26 in

• 52 in

Find the missing side in the similar figure above.

• 26

• 27.6

• 25.2

• 28.8

The Gateway Arch in Missouri casts a 120 foot shadow while a 16 foot pole casts a 4 foot shadow. How tall is the Arch?

• 30 feet

• 360 feet

• 480 feet

• 600 feet

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

A flag stick on a golf course that is 6 1/2 feet tall casts a 9 3/4 foot shadow while a golfer nearby casts a 8 3/4 foot shadow. How tall is the golfer?

• 5 foot, 8 inches

• 5 foot, 9 inches

• 5 foot, 10 inches

• 5 foot, 11 inches