Similar Triangles, Ratios

Tell whether the triangles are similar. Explain.

• Yes because it looks like it

• Yes because 36 + 72 + 33 = 180

• No because 36 + 72 + 33 =/= 180

• Def not

Tell whether the triangles are similar. Explain.

• Yes because why not

• No because x = 107

• Yes because the triangles have at least two congruent angles.

• Nah

Are these figures similar?

• yes

• no

Are these figures similar?

• yes

• no

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No

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

• 80 feet

• 320 feet

• 40 feet

• 160 feet

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?

• 41.7 ft

• 36.6 ft

• 34.6 ft

• 38.8 ft

What is the measure of x?

• 12

• 15

• 6

• 9

A telephone booth that is 8 ft tall casts a shadow that is 4 ft long.  Find the height of a lawn ornament that casts a 2 ft shadow.

• 4 ft

• 2 ft

• 8 ft

• 6ft

Are the triangles similar?

• Yes

• No