Properties of Similar Figures Test

Front

Are these Rectangles similar?

Back

Yes

Front

On a map, the distance between Louisville and Nashville is 1.75 inches. The scale of the map is 1 in:100 mi. What is the actual distance between the two cities?

Back

175 miles

Front

Corresponding angles in similar figures are congruent. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The scale drawing car length is 3 cm. If the scale is 1 cm:4 ft, what is the actual car length?

Back

12 feet

Front

What is true about the shape and size of similar figures?

Back

Same shape and not the same size

Front

Definition of Similar Figures:

Back

Figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

Front

What is the ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides in similar figures?

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides is constant.

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their angles?

Back

All corresponding angles are equal.

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, what are the lengths of the sides of a similar triangle with a scale factor of 2?

Back

6, 8, and 10.