Geometry Unit 6 Test Similar Triangles

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS
• AA
• SAS
• Not similar

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS
• AA
• SAS
• Not similar

Find side length X.

• 30
• 25
• 15
• 40

If a 42.9 ft tall statue casts a 253.1 ft long shadow then how long is the shadow that a 6.2 ft tall man casts?
**hint: draw it out**

• 41.7 ft
• 36.6 ft
• 34.6 ft
• 38.8 ft

State the postulate that proves these triangles are similar.

• SSS
• SAS
• AA
• Not similar

Find side length X.

• 22.5
• 10
• 9
• 7.5

If the triangles are similar, state how.

• SSS
• SAS
• AA
• Not similar

Determine whether the triangles are similar or not. If so, state how they are similar.

• Yes, by AA Similarity
• Yes, by SAS Similarity
• Yes, by SSS Similarity
• No, not similar

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

Give the reason for similarity

• AA
• Not Similar
• SAS
• SSS