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Two right triangles with the following dimensions are graphed with their hypotenuses on the same line:


triangle X:

horizontal leg measures 4 units

vertical leg measures 5 units


triangle Y:

horizontal leg measures 6 units

vertical leg measures 7.5 units


Which other triangles could also have their hypotenuse on the same line?


Choose all answers that are correct.


A.Horizontal leg measures 8 units, vertical leg measures 10 units


B.Horizontal leg measures 3 units, vertical leg measures 3.75 units


C.Horizontal leg measures 10 units, vertical leg measures 12 units


D.Horizontal leg measures 12 units, vertical leg measures 15 units

Verified Answer :

paulcox

Triangle X: 4/5=0.8
Triangle Y: 6/7.5=0.8
(Select the triangles with legs at a ratio of 0.8)

A: 8/10=0.8
B: 3/3.75=0.8
C: 10/12=0.8333333333
D: 12/15=0.8

A, B, and D

I must add though, the wording of this question is very bad.

Answer:

A, B, and D

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