Shadow Similar Figure Word Problem

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

• 8 in

• 1 in

• 9.8 in

• 9.3 in

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

Q1. What is the total number of students?

• 1) 74

• A) 100

• 2) 104

• 3) 108

• 6.25
• 5.5
• 6
• 5.75

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 20

• x = 12

• x = 5

• x = 4

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 9

• x = 28

• x = 7

• x = 63

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 20

• x = 12

• x = 5

• x = 4

• F
• G
• H
• J

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 10

• x = 4

• x = 2

• x = 5

The pair of figures is similar. Find the missing side.

• x = 12

• x = 3

• x = 40

• x = 4