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Answer: CSet 1: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 4. If a side of the smaller triangle is 5, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 4. If a side of the smaller triangle is 5, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
A.
21
B.
22
C.✓ Correct
20
D.
19
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Larger side = 5 times 4 = 20
Why others are wrong:
A: 21 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 22 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.