Similar Figures and Word Problems

Complete each proportion.
CB / DM  =  AC / ?

• BM

• MA

• BC

• AD

Quadrilateral FGHI is similar to quadrilateral PQRS. Which of the following statements is true?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement is true?

• TR = IE

• GR = TG

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

• x = 9

• x = 4

• x = 13

• x = 36

Emily's original painting has a width of 3 inches and a height of 4 inches. She enlarged the size of the painting so that it has a width of 15 inches. What is the new height? Which of these proportions correctly represents the situation?

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

• x = 20

• x = 12

• x = 5

• x = 4