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Answer: DSet 2: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 4. 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 4. If a side of the smaller triangle is 4, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
A.
19
B.
13
C.
17
D.✓ Correct
16
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Larger side = 4 times 4 = 16
Why others are wrong:
A: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 17 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.