Area of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4:9. Find the ratio of sides

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Eric Parshall · Answer 1 · 2021-03-19T10:55:10+0000

Answer:

2 : 3

Explanation:

Given ratio of sides of 2 similar triangles = a : b , then

ratio of areas = a² : b²

Here by working in reverse

ratio of areas = 4 : 9 , thus

ratio of sides =
√(4) :
√(9) = 2 : 3