Question on: JSS3 Mathematics - Geometry
Two similar triangles have an area ratio of 9:16. If the smaller triangle has an area of 36 cm², find the area of the larger triangle.
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Let the scale factor between the triangles be
𝑘=16/9=4/3
Area of the larger triangle =𝑘^2 × Area of the smaller triangle
Area of the larger triangle =
(4/3)2×36
Area of the larger triangle =16/9×36
Area of the larger triangle
=64 cm²
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