Similarity & Proportions

If two polygons are similar, then the corresponding side lengths are ___________.

• congruent
• similar
• equal
• proportional

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

If two polygons are similar, then the corresponding angles are ___________.

• congruent
• similar
• equal
• proportional

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.3

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 20
• x = 12
• x = 5
• x = 4

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Gwen scans a photo that is 4 in. wide by 6 in. tall into her computer. If she scales the height down to 3 in., how wide should the similar photo be?

• 3 in
• 2 in.
• 4 in
• 1 in

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

A tree is 12 feet tall and casts a shadow 9 feet long. A building nearby casts a shadow that measures 24 feet. How tall is the building? (Draw a picture, set up a proportion)

• 24 feet
• 21 feet
• 27 feet
• 32 feet

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 1
• x = 3
• x = 9
• x = 5

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.5

Solve the proportion.

• k=5
• k=3.3333333
• k=60
• k=90

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Hamburger meat sells for $6 for every 3 pounds. If Alicia buys 10 pounds of hamburger meat, how much will she pay?

• $30
• $20
• $60
• $10

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

A __________ is a comparison of two quantities.

• transformation
• scale
• ratio
• graph

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CCSS.6.RP.A.2

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

Two slices of Dan’s Famous Pizza have 230
Calories. How many Calories would you expect to be in 5 slices of the same pizza?

• 2.5 calories
• 575 calories
• 250 calories
• 460 calories

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B