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Comparing Similar Figures
Real World Example
MAPS
In the figure, ΔMNO is similar to ΔQPO. Find the
distance across the park.
A. 1.9 mi
B. 3.1 mi
C. 4.8 mi
D. 5.0 mi
Answer
BUILDING
A man standing near a building casts a 2.5-foot shadow at the same time
the building casts a 200-foot shadow. If the man is 6 feet tall, how tall is the
building?
A.1200 feet
B. 480 feet
C. 83.3 feet
D. 13.3 feet
Answer
Skill Practice!
In Exercises 1–10, the triangles are similar. Find each value of x.
1. 2.
3.
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