Similarity Application Problems

What is the similarity statement for the triangle pair?

• ΔXYZ~ΔNEW
• ΔXZY~ΔNWE
• ΔZYX~ΔENW
• ΔYZX~ΔNWE

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

If two figures are similar their angles are______.

• proportional
• congruent
• supplementary
• complementary

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

If two figures are similar, the corresponding sides are ______________.

• equal
• congruent
• proportional
• none of these

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

To find the height of a very tall pine tree, you place a mirror on the ground and stand where you can see the top of the pine tree.  How tall is the tree?

• 144 feet
• 72 feet
• 36 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

What is the height of the Tree?

• 20
• 15
• 30
• 10

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Find AE

• 12.5
• 18
• 11.75
• 13

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 21 feet. How tall is the building? (Draw a picture, set up a proportion)

• 16 feet
• 21 feet
• 24 feet
• 28 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Find the height of the tree.

• 8 ft
• 12 ft
• 13 ft
• 15 ft

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Use the information in the diagram to determine the height of the tree.

• 80 feet
• 320 feet
• 40 feet
• 160 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

If the triangles are similar, find x

• 90
• 60
• 30
• 15

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2