Lesson Worksheet: Similar Polygons Mathematics • 8th Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice using the properties of similar polygons to find unknown angles, side lengths, scale factors, and perimeters.
Q1:
Which of the following statements correctly defines similarity for polygons?
- ATwo polygons are said to be similar if their corresponding sides are equal.
- BTwo polygons are said to be similar if their corresponding angles are complementary and their corresponding sides are equal.
- CTwo polygons are said to be similar if their corresponding sides are congruent.
- DTwo polygons are said to be similar if their corresponding angles are equal.
- ETwo polygons are said to be similar if their corresponding angles are congruent and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
Q3:
Consider two similar polygons and . Which angle in corresponds to ?
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Q4:
If , then .
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Q8:
Quadrilaterals and are similar. Determine the ratio of enlargement rounded to two decimal places if necessary.