Two triangles are similar with sides in the ratio 4 : 5. What is the ratio of their areas?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 16:25.
If two triangles are similar and their corresponding sides are in the ratio 4 : 5, then the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ratio of their sides.
Ratio of their areas = (4/5)2 = 16/25