In the Illustration $\overline { A B } \| \overline { C D }$

question 97

Multiple Choice

In the illustration, $\overline { A B } \| \overline { C D }$ . Is triangle ABO similar to triangle CDO? Why or why not?

• A) No, OC is three times as long as BO is.
• B) Yes, all angles of ABO are equal to corresponding angles of DCO.
• C) Neither of the other explanations is correct.

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