Question 1
Q. Which images look similar and which ones look different?
IT-1
Chapter: PROPORTIONAL REASONING - 1
Class: 8 (Class 8)
Category: in_text
Question
Q. Which images look similar and which ones look different?
Question diagram(s):
We need to observe the shape of the tiger in each image and see if its proportions are maintained or distorted.
Step 1 — Observing Image A
Let us look at Image A. The tiger in this image looks normal. We can use this as our reference for the correct shape.
Step 2 — Comparing Image B with Image A
Now, let us compare Image B with Image A. The tiger in Image B appears wider and shorter than in Image A. It looks like it has been stretched sideways. This means its height-width ratio has changed.
Step 3 — Comparing Image C with Image A
Next, let us compare Image C with Image A. Image C is a smaller picture of the tiger. However, the tiger's shape and proportions look exactly the same as in Image A. It is just a smaller version.
Step 4 — Comparing Image D with Image A
Let us compare Image D with Image A. Image D is a larger picture of the tiger. The tiger's shape and proportions still look the same as in Image A. It is just a bigger version.
Step 5 — Comparing Image E with Image A
Finally, let us compare Image E with Image A. The tiger in Image E appears taller and thinner than in Image A. It looks like it has been stretched upwards. This means its height-width ratio has changed.
Step 6 — Grouping similar and different images
Images A, C, and D all show the tiger with the same proportions. They maintain the original shape, just at different sizes. Images B and E show the tiger with distorted proportions. Image B is stretched horizontally, and Image E is stretched vertically.
Answer
Images that look similar: A, C, and D. These images maintain the same height-width ratio, so the tiger's shape looks normal and proportional. Images that look different: B and E. Image B looks wider or stretched horizontally. Image E looks taller or thinner, stretched vertically.
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