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Tyler says that Figure B is a scaled copy of Figure A because all of the peaks are half as tall. Do you agree with Tyler?

A) Yes
B) No

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Final answer:

Without complete information on all dimensions being proportionally scaled, we cannot agree that Figure B is a scaled copy of Figure A based solely on height. Scaled copies require proportional scaling in all dimensions.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine if Figure B is a scaled copy of Figure A based on the information provided, we need to understand that a scaled copy involves all dimensions being proportionally scaled by the same factor. The claim that Figure B's peaks are half as tall only addresses one dimension (height) and does not entail that the other dimensions (such as width and depth) are proportionally scaled. Therefore, without information on the other dimensions, we cannot conclusively agree with Tyler. Scaled copies must have proportional changes in all dimensions, not just one. Moreover, the provided context about blocks and peaks does not directly correlate to the examples given about the elephant, figure skater, lines, and graphs, which suggest a mix-up in provided information.

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