ISEE Upper Level Math : How to find if two acute / obtuse triangles are similar

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Triangles

Similar

NOTE: Figures NOT drawn to scale.

Refer to the above two triangles. 

What is ?

Possible Answers:

Insufficient information is given to answer the question.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Corresponding sides of similar triangle are proportional, so if 

, then 

Substitute the known sidelengths, then solve for :

Example Question #32 : Triangles

What is the perimeter of  ?

Possible Answers:

It cannot be determined from the information given.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

By definition, since, , side lengths are in proportion.

So,

 

The perimeter of  is

.

Example Question #3 : How To Find If Two Acute / Obtuse Triangles Are Similar

What is  ?

Possible Answers:

It is impossible to tell from the information given.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

By definition, since , all side lengths are in proportion.

 

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