5 Triangle QRS and its dimensions are shown. 6 cm S 15 cm 12 cm R Which measurements in centimeters represent the dimensions of a triangle that is similar to triangle QRS? A 8 cm, 14 cm, 17 cm B 10 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm C 4 cm, 10 cm, 13 cm D 12 cm, 24 cm, 36 cm

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5 Triangle QRS and its dimensions are shown.
Q
6 cm
S
15 cm
12 cm
R
Which measurements in centimeters represent the dimensions of a
triangle that is similar to triangle QRS?
A 8 cm, 14 cm, 17 cm
B 10 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm
C 4 cm, 10 cm, 13 cm
D 12 cm, 24 cm, 36 cm
Transcribed Image Text:5 Triangle QRS and its dimensions are shown. Q 6 cm S 15 cm 12 cm R Which measurements in centimeters represent the dimensions of a triangle that is similar to triangle QRS? A 8 cm, 14 cm, 17 cm B 10 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm C 4 cm, 10 cm, 13 cm D 12 cm, 24 cm, 36 cm
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