Solving With Similar Figures

Sides in similar figures must be proportional.  

• True

• False 

Solve for f.

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 8

Two objects that are the same shape but not the same size are _______.

• Congruent

• Vertical

• Similar

• Complementary 

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.

Which side length corresponds with EF?

• ML

• LM

• OL

• EH

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

• 1.8 in

• 2.1 in

• 9.8 in

• 9.3 in

Marvin's son is 3 ft tall. He casts a shadow of 1 foot. Marvin casts a shadow of 2.5 ft. How tall is Marvin?

• 3 ft

• 7.5 ft

• 1.2 ft.

• 0.8 ft.

Find the height of the tree.

• 8 ft

• 12 ft

• 13 ft

• 15 ft

Which proportion is true?

Which proportion is true?