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Set 1: Triangles (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 2. If a side of the smaller triangle is 4, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?

Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 2. If a side of the smaller triangle is 4, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?

A.

11

B.

7

C.

8

✓ Correct
D.

6

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Larger side = 4 times 2 = 8

Why others are wrong:
A: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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