Similar Figures Assignment
Directions: Determine whether each pair of polygons are similar. Explain.
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Directions: Draw a picture of each scenario. Find the value of the variable.
3.) A man casts a shadow that is 5 feet long. The tree next to the man casts a 10 foot shadow. How tall is the man if
the tree is 12 feet tall?
4.) Sandra wants to enlarge a 4 inch by 6 inch photo so that the longer side will be 14 inches. How long will the
shorter side be?
5.) A radio tower casts a shadow that is 156.8 feet long. A sign next to the radio tower casts a shadow that is 63
inches long. If the sign is 45 inches tall, how tall is the radio tower?
6.) A flag pole casts a shadow that is 30 feet long. If a man 6 feet tall casts a shadow 5 feet long at the same time of
day, how tall is the flag pole?
7.) A building casts a 16 foot shadow. A 6-foot man standing next to the building casts a 2 -foot shadow. What is the
height, in feet, of the building?