Question: Triangle DEF is similar to triangle XYZ. If the sides of triangle DEF are 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm, what is the length of the longest side of triangle XYZ if its shortest side is 6 cm?
Options:
Correct Answer: 10 cm
Solution:
The ratio of the sides of similar triangles is constant. The shortest side ratio is 6/3 = 2. Therefore, the longest side of triangle XYZ = 5 * 2 = 10 cm.