High School

If \( WZYX = PMLN \) describes two quadrilaterals, which other statement is also true?

A. \( WXYZ = LMNP \)

B. \( WXYZ = NPML \)

C. \( WXYZ = PNLM \)

D. \( WXYZ = MLNP \)

Answer :

The correct transformation that maintains the original sequential order between the two quadrilaterals labeled WZYX = PMLN is WXYZ = NPML, reflecting the reversed sequential relationship.

The question involves deciphering how the labeling of one quadrilateral relates to the potential labeling of a second quadrilateral, based on the first being labeled as WZYX = PMLN. Since quadrilaterals are typically labeled in a sequential order around their perimeter, the sequence of letters represents the sequence of vertices. To reverse the order from WZYX to WXYZ, which is the standard alphabetical and sequential order, we would need to also adjust the sequence PMLN to its corresponding sequential counterpart. Therefore, WXYZ = NPML is the correct transformation, as it maintains the original sequential relationship found in WZYX = PMLN.