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Two similar triangles have areas 36 cm2 and 64 cm2. If the perimeter of the smaller is 27 cm, find the perimeter of the larger.
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The corresponding sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 3 : 5. Find the ratio of their areas.
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Answer
9 : 25
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Explanation
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles equals the square of the ratio of any pair of corresponding sides.
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