Similar Triangles: Identify Matching Pairs and Calculate Their Ratio

Question

In these figures, there is a pair of similar triangles and a triangle that is not similar to the others.

Determine which are similar and calculate their their similarity ratio.

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll compare the side ratios of the given triangles to determine which pair are similar and find the similarity ratio.

  • Step 1: Identify the given triangle side lengths:
    Triangle A: Sides of length 88, 44, and 66.
    Triangle B: Sides of length 1010, 66, and 88.
    Triangle C: Sides of length 44, 22, and 33.
  • Step 2: Compare the ratios of corresponding sides between pairs of triangles.

Comparing Triangle A and Triangle B:

  • Ratio 810=0.8 \frac{8}{10} = 0.8 ; 460.67 \frac{4}{6} \approx 0.67 ; 68=0.75 \frac{6}{8} = 0.75

Here, the ratios are not equal; hence, triangles A and B are not similar.

Comparing Triangle A and Triangle C:

  • Ratio 84=2 \frac{8}{4} = 2 ; 42=2 \frac{4}{2} = 2 ; 63=2 \frac{6}{3} = 2

All ratios are equal, so triangles A and C are similar, with a similarity ratio of 2.

Comparing Triangle B and Triangle C:

  • Ratio 104=2.5 \frac{10}{4} = 2.5 ; 62=3 \frac{6}{2} = 3 ; 832.67 \frac{8}{3} \approx 2.67

The ratios are not equal, so triangles B and C are not similar.

Therefore, the similar triangles are Triangle A and Triangle C, with a similarity ratio of 2.

The correct answer is A + C are similar with a ratio of 2.

Answer

A + C are similar with a ratio of 2