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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of similar triangles is 3/8. What is the ratio (smaller to larger) of the areas?​

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Answer:

9/64

Explanation:

For similar triangles, the ratio of areas is the square of the ratio of corresponding sides.

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The ratio of areas is (3/8)² = 9/64.

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