A company makes hanging ornaments in various shapes. The heights of the ornaments are shown. Using a calculator, order these ornaments from tallest to shortest.

3 shapes are shown side by side: an equilateral triangle, a rhombus, and a square. Each has a vertical line that bisects it. Each has a hook-like shape extending from the top. Measurements labels are included for the bisecting line and an exterior face. The base of the triangle is labeled 4 inches and the bisecting line is labeled 2 times start root 3 end root inches. The side of the rhombus is labeled 3 inches and the bisecting line is labeled 3 times starts root 2 end root inches. The side of the square is labeled 4 inches and the bisecting line is labeled 4 inches.

(1 point)
Responses

square, diamond, triangle
square, diamond, triangle

diamond, square, triangle
diamond, square, triangle

triangle, square, diamond
triangle, square, diamond

square, triangle, diamon

1 answer

Let's calculate the heights of each of the ornaments based on the given measurements:

  1. Triangle:

    • The height is given as \( 2\sqrt{3} \) inches.
  2. Rhombus:

    • The height is given as \( 3\sqrt{2} \) inches.
  3. Square:

    • The height is given as \( 4 \) inches.

Now we will compare the numerical values of the heights.

  • Height of the triangle: \[ 2\sqrt{3} \approx 2 \times 1.732 \approx 3.464 \text{ inches} \]

  • Height of the rhombus: \[ 3\sqrt{2} \approx 3 \times 1.414 \approx 4.242 \text{ inches} \]

  • Height of the square: \[ 4 \text{ inches} \]

Now, we can order these from tallest to shortest:

  1. Rhombus (approximately 4.242 inches)
  2. Square (4 inches)
  3. Triangle (approximately 3.464 inches)

Thus, the correct order from tallest to shortest is:

diamond, square, triangle.

So, the correct response is: diamond, square, triangle.