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Two similar rectangles have corresponding sides in the ratio 5 : 6. What is the ratio of their areas?

  1. 5 : 6
  2. 125 : 216
  3. 10 : 12
  4. 25 : 36

Answer

D. 25 : 36

Solution

For similar figures, areas scale as the square of the side ratio: 25 : 36.

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