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Indirect Measurements and Similarity of Figures

This topic covers indirect measurements and its use in calculation of unknown lengths of similar figures.
Practice Question
1

The figure shows a 12 ft by 15 ft rectangle divided into four rectangular parts. Tell whether rectangle W and the original rectangle are similar.

       12 ft


W


5 ft  X 

4ft

Y



 Z




15 ft

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Yes
B)

No
C)

Cannot be determined
Practice Question
2

If a real dollar bill measures 2.61 in. by 6.14 in. and a play dollar bill measures 3.61 in. by 7.14 in., is the play money similar to the real money?

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

Yes
B)

No
C)

Cannot be determined
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