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If two similar rectangles have corresponding sides with a ratio of 2:3 what is the ratio of their areas?

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The answer is 1:6 got it right
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Answer:

1 : 6

Explanation:

let's say you have a rectangle that is 2 x 3 and another that is 4 x 9

their sides have a ratio of 2:3 but their areas are 6 and 36 so the ratio of their areas is 1 :6

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