Homework Help: math

Posted by katy on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 9:33pm.

Triangle ABC has two sides that measure 12 inches and 16 inches. Which could be the measures of the corresponding sides of a triangle that is similar to triangle ABC?
1. 10 in and 14 in
2. 9 in and 12 in
3. 6 in and 10 in
4. 3 in and 8 in

math - Reiny, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:58pm
the sides would have to be in the same ratio
which of the choices has the ratio
12:16 or 3:4

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