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WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 36

Question 36

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

If two triangles are similar, which of the following is true? Their

  1. A.corresponding sides are equal
  2. B.corresponding angles are equal
  3. C.corresponding altitudes are equal
  4. D.areas are equal
  5. E.perimeters are equal.
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Answer: B (corresponding angles are equal)

Explanation

Similar triangles have the same shape: their corresponding angles are equal, while their sides are only in the same ratio.