Question

Based on the similar triangles shown below, Theodore claims that ∆TUV is transformed to ∆WXY with a scale factor of 32. Is Theodore correct? Yes, the triangles are similar with a scale factor of 32. No, the triangles are similar with a scale factor of 21. No, the triangles are similar with a scale factor of 23. No, the triangles are similar with a scale factor of 43.

Answer 1

Yes, the triangles are simirar with a scale factor of 3/2.

Explanation:

We find the scale factor by dividing corresponding sides:

12/8=3/2

18/12=3/2

24/16=3/2