Similarity Dimensions

Find the missing side in the similar figure above.

• 26

• 27.6

• 25.2

• 28.8

Based on the drawing, which of the following statements is true?

• The triangles are similar because the lengths of the sides are congruent.

• The triangles are not similar because the corresponding angles are not congruent.

• The triangles are similar because the corresponding angles are congruent.

• Can not determine if the triangles are similar because the scale factor is unknown.

Which dimensions would produce a picture frame similar to the one shown above?

• 9 in by 12 in

• 4 in by 5 in

• 6 in by 8 in

• 12 in by 18 in

At what coordinates should vertex Z be placed to create a quadrilateral WZYZ that is similar to quadrilateral PQRS?

• (24, 16)

• (24, 24)

• (20, 20)

• (16, 24)

Two picture frames are shown above that are similar in shape. What is the perimeter of the larger frame?

• 26 in

• 13 in

• 26 in

• 52 in

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

State the postulate used to show the triangles are similar.

• AA~

• SAS~

• SSS~

• none

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

Complete each proportion.
AB / BM  =  ? / CD

• BC

• AC

• MD

• MC