The ratio of the perimeters of two similar triangles is 4:3. What is the area of each triangle if the sum of their areas is 130 cm2?

Matt Sephton asked Aug 13, 2023

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Answer:

Below.

Explanation:

16k + 9k = 130

25k = 130

k = 130/25 = 26/5

16 x (26/5) =83.2 cm^2 and

9 x (26/5) = 46.8 cm^2.

Skagedal answered Aug 18, 2023

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