Consider a trainge with dimensions

3, 5, 6.

Which choice gives dimensions of a similar triangle with a scale factor of 4?

A. 12, 20, 30
B. 12, 20, 24
C. 9, 12, 20
D. 12, 10, 36

Question

Consider a trainge with dimensions 

3, 5, 6.

Which choice gives dimensions of a similar triangle with a scale factor of 4?

 		A.	12, 20, 30
 		B.	12, 20, 24
 		C.	9, 12, 20
 		D.	12, 10, 36

aakashsudhakar · Answer

All you have to do is multiply each of the original triangle dimensions by 4 (since the scale factor is 4) to get your similar triangle dimensions.

Dimensions: 3—5—6

3(4) = 12
5(4) = 20
6(4) = 24

New Dimensions: 12—20—24

Therefore, the correct answer is (B): 12, 20, 24.

anonymous · Answer

thanks. !