Question

Find the similarity ratio of a prism with a surface area of 36 cm² to a similar prism with a surface area of 400 cm?

a 10:3
b. 27:1,000
C 3.10
d. 1,000:27
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

C. 3.10

Explanation:

The similarity ratio of a prism with a surface area of 36 cm² to a similar prism with a surface area of 400 cm is 3.10.

Answer 2

C. 3:10

Explanation:

The similarity ratio is the square root of the ratio of areas:

area ratio = 36 : 400

similarity ratio = √36 : √400 = 6 : 20 = 3 : 10