Topic 8 Geometry

Which rule explains why these scalene triangles are similar?

• SSS

• SAS

• AA

• None of the above; the triangles cannot be proven similar

Are these scalene triangles similar?

• Yes, side-angle-side

• Yes, side-side-side

• Yes, angle-side-side

• No

Are these scalene triangles similar?

• Yes, side-angle-side

• Yes, side-side-side

• Yes, angle-side-side

• No

Are these scalene triangles similar?

• Yes, side-angle-side

• Yes, side-side-side

• Yes, angle-side-side

• No

Are these scalene triangles similar?

• Yes, angle-angle

• No

The figures below are similar. The area of each figure is given.

What is the ratio of the side length of the larger square to the side length of the

smaller square?

Write your answer as a ratio of two whole numbers (for example, 2:3).

NO SPACES

The figures below are similar. The labeled sides are corresponding.

If the ratio of the pentagons' areas is 1:36, what is g?

The figures below are similar. The labeled sides are corresponding.

What is the ratio of the area of the smaller triangle to the area of the larger triangle?

Write your answer as a ratio of two whole numbers (for example, 2:3).

NO SPACES

The figures below are similar. The labeled sides are corresponding.

What is the ratio of the area of the larger hexagon to the area of the smaller hexagon?

Write your answer as a ratio of two whole numbers (for example, 2:3).

NO SPACES

The figures below are similar. The labeled sides are corresponding.

What is the area of the larger rectangle?