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A photocopy of a polygon was reduced to 55 55% of its original size.Then, the copy was again reduced to 55% of its size. a.
A photocopy of a polygon was reduced to 55
55% of its original size.Then, the copy was again reduced to 55% of its size.
a. Is the second photocopy similar to theoriginal?
b. What is the ratio of the corresponding sides of the second photocopy to theoriginal?
A.
No, because the angles stay the same and the corresponding sides are proportional.
B.
No, because the angles are not the same and the corresponding sides are proportional.
C.
Yes, because the angles stay the same and the corresponding sides are proportional.
D.
Yes, because the angles stay the same but the corresponding sides are not proportional.
b. What is the ratio of the corresponding sides of the second photocopy to theoriginal?
(Round to four decimal places asneeded.)
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Statistical Reasoning For Everyday Life
Authors: Jeff Bennett, William Briggs, Mario Triola
5th Edition
9780134494043
