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QuizMultiple Choice

Similarity, Right Triangle Trigonometry, and Proof: Part Two — Test

Question 25 • Mathematics II

Is rectangle EFGH the result of a dilation of rectangle ABCD with a center of dilation at the origin? Why or why not?

Answer
A
No, because corresponding sides have different slopes.
B
Yes, because both figures are rectangles and all rectangles are similar.
C
No, because the center of dilation is not at open paren 0 comma 0 close paren .
D
Yes, because corresponding sides are parallel and have lengths in the ratio 4 thirds .