Tag: proportion

This is the second in the series of posts about important and useful theorems in secondary school geometry. The first set of theorems is about angles of triangles. This second set involves the proportional sides of similar triangles. Proofs and sample problems will be provided in the next few posts. Definition: Similar Triangles Two triangles are similar

It is always assumed that a sample has all the characteristics of the population from which it is taken. For example, if it is given that the ratio of men to women in a population is 2:3 or 40% to 60%, the same will be true to the sample. Problem A survey has shown that