MATH Integrated Math I  - Unit 26: Scale Drawings, Similar Figures, Right Triangle Trigonometry
For all questions in this unit, round to the nearest tenth when necessary unless directed otherwise.

Proportions

1) Solve for “k”.

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2) Solve for “w”.

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3) Solve for “m”.

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4) True or False. Use cross multiplication to determine if the given ratios are equal.

Applications of Proportions

For the next two questions state a proportion, and then solve.

5) Solve for “p”. Show a proportion for the solution, and then state the answer.

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6) Jaedyn conducted a popular opinion poll and found that 4 out of 7 people own a pet. There are about 1500 people living in Jaedyn’s town. Predict about how many people may own a pet in Jaedyn’s hometown. Show a proportion for the solution, and then state the answer.  (Image: Ashley Cox / FreeDigitalPhotos.net)

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Scale Drawings and Map Distances

7) If a scale is “1 inch = 50 miles”, then the “real” length is __________ than the scaled length.

8) If a scale is “1 inch = 0.001 in”, then the “real” length is __________ than the scaled length.

For the next two questions, use the following scale drawing to determine the ACTUAL length. Do NOT round any answers. Click to view the scale drawing in a pop-up window.

9) What is the width (S) of the house? (1 space / 3.125 = ?  spaces / S)

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10) What is the actual length (B) of the house including the garage?

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There is a link to a map of Ohio in the content section of this course.  Refer to this link to answer the next two questions.

11) Refer to the scale on the map and use a ruler to determine how many inches represent 50 miles. What is the scale for the map?

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12) What is the (a) map distance and what is the (b) actual distance from Steubenville to Zanesville traveling along route 22?

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Similar Polygons

13) Select the BEST answer to complete the following statement: If two polygons are similar, then ...

14) What name is given to the ratio of the lengths of any two corresponding sides of similar polygons?

For the next two questions, determine if each pair of polygons is similar. If the polygons are similar, state the scale factor for the two polygons.

15) Are the following parallelograms similar? If yes, what is the scale factor?

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16) Are the following triangles similar? If yes, what is the scale factor?

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For the next two questions, each pair of polygons is similar. Use proportions to solve the problems.

17) What is the value of “x”?  Choose the correct proportion and solve for “x”.

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18) What is the value of “x”?

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Trigonometric Ratios

19) A trigonometric ratio is a ratio between the lengths of the sides of what kind of triangle?

20) Each of the given ratios represents a trigonometric ratio?  Select the answer that matches the ratios with the trig functions in the given order from left to right.

21) Which trigonometric function is true about the right triangle shown below?

22) What is (a) the sin L, (b) the cos L, and (c) the tan L?

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23) What is (a) the sin V, (b) the cos V, and (c) the tan V? Express each answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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There is a link to a table of trigonometric ratios in the content section of this unit.  Refer to this table to answer the next two questions. Report the complete number listed in the table, not a rounded number.

24) What is (a) the sin Q,  (b) the cos Q,  and (c) the tan Q?   

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25) What is (a) the sin R,  (b) the cos R, and  (c) the tan R? 

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For the next three questions, use the computer’s scientific calculator to find the sin, cos, or tan of the given angle measure. Be sure to open the calculator program and display it in scientific view (View/Scientific). Point and click to enter the angle measure, and then select the correct “trig” button. To copy the result, select “Edit/Copy” from the menu bar. You can then click in the text box below and select “Edit/Paste” to report your answer.

26) What is the sine of the given angle?

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27) What is the cosine of the given angle?

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28) What is the tangent of the given angle?

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29) An ANGLE OF ELEVATION is formed by a horizontal line and a line of sight above it. A pole light casts a shadow of 26 meters long when the angle of elevation of the Sun is 60 degrees. How tall is the pole light? (Hint: Use the tangent ratio to solve.)

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30) Chad is building a staircase in his new log cabin. The distance between the first floor of his home and the second floor of his home is 15 feet. He has enough building material to build a staircase that is 20 feet in length. At what angle will the staircase be when Chad has completed it? Express the angle rounded to the nearest whole number.

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For the next three questions, refer to triangle RST shown below. Click to view the figure in a pop-up window.

31) Calculate the length of each side of triangle RST. Use the “distance formula” or the Pythagorean Theorem, if needed. (a) What is the length of TS?  (b)What is the length of SR? (c) What is the length of TR?

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32) What is (a) the sin T and (b) the measure of angle T?

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33) What is (a) the cos R and (b) the measure of angle R?

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