Question

Determine whether the solids are similar.

Two rectangular prisms are shown. The length, width, and height of the larger rectangular prism are 4 inches, 2 inches, and 4 inches respectively. The length, width, and height of the smaller rectangular prism are 2 inches, 1 inch, and 4 inches respectively.

The solids___similar.

Answer 1

No, these two shapes are not similar.

Explanation:

Not all of the measurements are proportional to each other.

Answer 2

They are not similar because the lengths are not proportional.