Two similar figures have a ratio of areas of 25:16. What is the ratio of similarity

Lampbob asked Dec 21, 2023

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Lampbob asked Dec 21, 2023

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Answer:

5 : 4

Explanation:

given 2 similar figures with area ratio = a² : b² , then

ratio of similarity = a : b

here area ratio = 25 : 16 , then

similarity ratio =
√(25) :
√(16) = 5 : 4

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