Question

If the ratio of the areas of two similar polygons is 32:50, what is the ratio of the corresponding side lengths?

A. 4:5
B. 16:25
C. 32:50
D. 1,024:2,500

Answer 1

The ratio of 32:50 is 4:5 because if we divide both terms in the ratio by the number 8, we get 4:5. So to find it see what number can go into both.