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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic D. Congruence and Similarity

Indicator 1. Apply the properties of similar polygons

Objective a. Determine similar parts of polygons

Assessment limit: Use the length of corresponding sides or the measure of corresponding angles and rational numbers with no more than 2 decimal places (0 – 1000)

Triangles LMN and RST, shown below, are similar.

geometric images

What is the length of segment RT?

  1. 4 cm
  2. 5 cm
  3. 6 cm
  4. 15 cm

Correct Answer
B. 5 cm
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