Similar Figures and Area Measurement

Are the following similar? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No, the corresponding angles are not equal.

• No, the ratios of the corresponding sides are not equal.

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

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.A.2

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 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

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

What is the ratio of the areas of the smaller pentagon to the larger pentagon?

• 9:5

• 25:81

• 5:9

• 81:25

Find the missing area. 

• 0

• 12

• 24

• 30

Find the ratio (red to blue) of the area.

• 11/6

• 6/11

• 121/36

• 36/121

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Complete each proportion.
CB / DM  =  AC / ?

• BM

• MA

• BC

• AD

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.B.4

The two right triangles below are similar. What is x, the missing side length in triangle DEF? 

• 3.75

• 9.75

• 10

• 12

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2

Review the picture.  Find the missing side measurement in the picture using a proportion.

• w = 18 m

• w = 6 m

• 6 m

• w = 0.16 m

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CCSS.HSG.SRT.A.2