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Ratios of Similar Figures

Activity Overview

Students will explore the ratio of perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of similar figures in two-dimensional figures.

About the Lesson

Students will use the Cabri™ Jr. app to discover the ratios of similar figures. In Problem 1, they will explore the ratios of the perimeters and areas of similar triangles. In Problem 2, students will explore the ratios of the perimeters and areas of similar quadrilaterals.