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The ratio of the sides of two similar triangles is 5 : 3. What is the ratio of their areas?

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Answer:

is 25:9.

Explanation:

Certainly, here is the solution process with just the numbers:

1. Given ratio of sides: 5:3

2. Square the ratio of sides: (5/3)^2 = 25/9

3. The ratio of their areas is 25:9.

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