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Answer: CSet 3: Triangles (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Two similar triangles have a scale factor of 3. 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 3. If a side of the smaller triangle is 6, what is the corresponding side of the larger triangle?
A.
15
B.
19
C.✓ Correct
18
D.
20
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Larger side = 6 times 3 = 18
Why others are wrong:
A: 15 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 20 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.