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Answer: BSet 3: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 4. If a side of the smaller triangle is 3, 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 3, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
A.
14
B.✓ Correct
12
C.
13
D.
11
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Larger side = 3 times 4 = 12
Why others are wrong:
A: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.