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Q · GeometryMedium · 45s
If the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is 9 : 16, then the ratio of their corresponding sides is
TopicGeometry
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Area of two similar triangle = 9 : 16
Ratio of sides =
Final Answer: Option C — 4 : 5