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The similarity ratio of two similar polygons is 2:5. What is the ratio of their areas

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Answer:

4 : 25

Explanation:

Given the ratio of 2 similar figures = a : b, then

ratio of areas = a² : b²

Given the similarity ratio = 2 : 5, then

ratio of areas = 2² : 5² = 4 : 25

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