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Two photographs of the Taj Mahal are printed: one 4 inch by 6 inch and a larger one 8 inch by 12 inch.
Ignoring border, are the two printed rectangles similar, congruent, both, or neither?

Class 10Similarity and CongruenceGeometry — Similarity
  • ACongruent
  • BSimilar but not congruent
  • CBoth similar and congruent
  • DNeither

Step-by-Step Solution

Sides are in the same ratio 4:8 = 6:12 = 1:2, so similar; sizes differ, so not congruent.
Answer: B) Similar but not congruent

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