Solving Proportions with Similar Triangles

What is the length of the measuring stick used by Macie?

• 45 meters

• 12 meters

• 1.5 meters

• 0.4 meters

How long is the shadow of the tree measured by Macie?

• 1.5 meters

• 12 meters

• 0.4 meters

• 45 meters

What type of angles confirm the similarity of the triangles in the scenario?

• Obtuse angles

• Supplementary angles

• Right angles

• Acute angles

Which postulate confirms the similarity of the triangles?

• SSS similarity

• SAS similarity

• AA similarity

• AAA similarity

What is the ratio of the tree's shadow to the stick's shadow?

• 1.5 to 0.4

• 12 to 0.4

• 0.4 to 12

• 12 to 1.5

What is the calculated height of the tree?

• 1.5 meters

• 12 meters

• 45 meters

• 18 meters

What mathematical operation is used to solve for the tree's height?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How many times taller is the tree compared to an average adult?

• 45 times

• 35 times

• 25 times

• 15 times

What is the purpose of using a measuring stick on a sunny day according to the video?

• To enjoy the weather

• To find heights using proportions

• To measure distances

• To create shadows

What can be measured using the method described in the video?

• Volume of lakes

• Height of trees

• Depth of a pool

• Width of a river