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23 September, 12:12

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

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  1. 23 September, 13:00
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    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.
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