Similar Figures Word problems 7-4

Solve the proportion:

• 4
• 8
• 14
• 10

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

Do the ratios form a proportion?

• Yes, they form a proportion.
• No, they do not form a proportion.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

For the pair of similar figures, find the length of each side marked with a variable.

• 1.8 in
• 2.1 in
• 9.8 in
• 9.3 in

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4

CCSS.7.G.A.1

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

• 74
• 100
• 104
• 108

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

• 6.25
• 5.5
• 6
• 5.75

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.6

CCSS.HSG.SRT.C.8

Read the problem and find the missing measurement.  Use labels or pictures to help set up the problem.
A home's height is 40 ft. and casts a shadow that is 12 ft..  A car in the driveway is 10 ft. high.  How long is the car's shadow?

• x = 3 ft.
• x = 12 ft.
• x = 120 ft.
• none of the above

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

A picture of a school’s mascot is 18 in. wide and 24 in. long. It is enlarged proportionally to banner size. If the width is enlarged to 54 in., what is the length of the banner? 

• 72 in
• 60 in
• 62 in
• 80 in

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

A rectangular garden is 45 ft wide and 70 ft long. On a blueprint, the width is 9 in. Identify the length on the blueprint. 

• 7 in
• 9 in
• 12 in
• 14 in

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CCSS.7.G.A.1