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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.

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.

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Responses

triangle, square, diamond
triangle, square, diamond

diamond, square, triangle
diamond, square, triangle

square, triangle, diamond
square, triangle, diamond

square, diamond, triangle
square, diamond, triangle

1 answer

To determine the heights of the ornaments based on the provided information:

  1. Equilateral Triangle:

    • Base = 4 inches
    • Height (bisecting line) = \( 2\sqrt{3} \) inches
    • Calculate: \( 2\sqrt{3} \approx 3.46 \) inches
  2. Rhombus (Diamond):

    • Side = 3 inches
    • Height (bisecting line) = \( 3\sqrt{2} \) inches
    • Calculate: \( 3\sqrt{2} \approx 4.24 \) inches
  3. Square:

    • Side = 4 inches
    • Height (bisecting line) = 4 inches

Now, let’s order these heights:

  • Rhombus: approximately 4.24 inches (tallest)
  • Square: 4 inches (second)
  • Triangle: approximately 3.46 inches (shortest)

Therefore, when ordered from tallest to shortest, the correct sequence is:

diamond, square, triangle

So the answer is: diamond, square, triangle