Question triang

4.1 Lines, Angles, and Triangles - Angle relationships (parallel lines)
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Triangle X Y Z is similar to triangle R S T such that X , Y , and Z correspond to R , S , and T , respectively. The measure of ∠Z is 20 ° and 2 X Y = R S . What is the measure of ∠T?

A.

10 °

B.

20 °

C.

40 °

D.

2 °

Triangle X Y Z is similar to triangle R S T such that X , Y

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Lines, Angles, and Triangles — Angle relationships (parallel lines). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice C is correct. It’s given that triangle X Y Z is similar to triangle R S T , such that X , Y , and Z correspond to R , S , and T , respectively. Since corresponding angles of similar triangles are congruent, it follows that the measure of  Z is congruent to the measure of T. It’s given that the measure of Z is 20/mo>. Therefore, the measure of T is 20/mo>.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from a conceptual error.

Choice B is incorrect. This is half the measure of Z.

Choice D is incorrect. This is twice the measure of Z.