Question

the triangles shown are similar. the side measuring 4 in. corresponds to the side measuring 9 in. what is the ratio ( smaller to larger )

Answer 1

`Ratio = (9)/(4)`

Explanation:

Given

`Small =4in`

`Large = 9in`

Required

The scale ratio

From small to big, the scale ratio is:

`Ratio = Big : Small`

`Ratio = 9in:4in`

Cancel out the units

`Ratio = 9:4`

Express as fraction

`Ratio = (9)/(4)`