Which statement is true?
A) A triangle can be congruent to a square.
B) A rectangle can be congruent to a square.
C) All circles are congruent.
D) None of the above is true.

Question

Which statement is true?
A) A triangle can be congruent to a square.
B) A rectangle can be congruent to a square.
C) All circles are congruent.
D) None of the above is true.

rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

any ideas?

welshfella · Answer

congruent figures must be exactly the same in size and shape.

anonymous · Answer

It's B. A rectangle can be a square, but only if the sides are all congruent.

anonymous · Answer

I know for a fact that letter A is incorrect because they have to be the same shape and size and letter C it would have to be the same radius, diameter or the same circumference.

welshfella · Answer

yes thats correct 
Note  that in B  it says 'can be'.

welshfella · Answer

A square is a special case of a rectangle and if the sides are the same length as a square then they are congruent.