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Polygon JKLMNO and polygon PQRSTU are similar. The area of polygon

JKLMNO is 27. What is the area of PQRSTU?

Polygon JKLMNO and polygon PQRSTU are similar. The area of polygon JKLMNO is 27. What-example-1

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\cfrac{3^2}{4^2}=\cfrac{27}{A}\implies \cfrac{9}{16}=\cfrac{27}{A}\implies 9A=432\implies A=\cfrac{432}{9}\implies A=48

Polygon JKLMNO and polygon PQRSTU are similar. The area of polygon JKLMNO is 27. What-example-1
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