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ABC ∼ DEF. The area of DEF is given. Find the area of ABC.

ABC ∼ DEF. The area of DEF is given. Find the area of ABC.-example-1

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\cfrac{12^2}{48^2}=\cfrac{A}{960}\implies \implies \cfrac{144}{2304}=\cfrac{A}{960}\implies \cfrac{1}{16}=\cfrac{A}{960} \\\\\\ 960=16A\implies \cfrac{960}{16}=A\implies \boxed{60=A}

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