1.   Determine whether the triangles are similar. Explain why or why not.
   
    A. no; x = 85 B. no; y = 65
    C. yes; y = 55 D. yes; x = 85
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  2.   If the triangles are similar, what is the value of a?
   
    A. 4.48 B. 8.4
    C. 7 D. 11.2
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  3.   If what is the value of x?
   
    A. 1.35 B. 3.75
    C. 6.67 D. 2.42
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  4.   A tree casts a 20-foot long shadow at the same time that a 3-foot tall mailbox post casts a 1.2-foot long shadow. How tall is the tree?
    A. 8 feet B. 72 feet
    C. 50 feet D. 18 feet
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  5.   If what is the value of x?
   
    A. 4.25 m B. 1.5 m
    C. 7.5 m D. 106.25 m
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