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Answer: BSet 1: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 4. If a side of the smaller triangle is 6, 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 6, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
A.
21
B.✓ Correct
24
C.
25
D.
23
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Larger side = 6 times 4 = 24
Why others are wrong:
A: 21 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 25 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 23 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.