if two similar polygons have corresponding sides that measure 6 and 8 inches respectively and the are of the smaller one si 36 sq. inches what would be the area of hte larger polygon.

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Yoshyosh asked Dec 19, 2023

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if two similar polygons have corresponding sides that measure 6 and 8 inches respectively and the are of the smaller one si 36 sq. inches what would be the area of hte larger polygon.

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Answer:

48 sq inches

Explanation:

The ratio of the smaller polygon to the larger one is 6:8, which can be simplified to 3:4.

36:48 is equivalent to 3:4 (both sides multiplied by 12)

Brent Baccala answered Dec 26, 2023

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