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The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar polygons is
3:7. What is the ratio of their areas?
3:7. What is the ratio of their areas?
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Ratio of Areas
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Hello, Janet!
The answer is .3<sup>2</sup>:7<sup>2</sup> .= .9:49
If these were similiar solids (say, pyramids),
. . their volumes are in the ratio of the <u>cubes</u> of the sides.
The ratio of the volumes would be . 3<sup>3</sup>:7<sup>3</sup> .= .27:343
The ratio of the areas is the <u>squares</u> of the sides.The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar polygons is 3:7.
What is the ratio of their areas?
The answer is .3<sup>2</sup>:7<sup>2</sup> .= .9:49
If these were similiar solids (say, pyramids),
. . their volumes are in the ratio of the <u>cubes</u> of the sides.
The ratio of the volumes would be . 3<sup>3</sup>:7<sup>3</sup> .= .27:343
greatwhiteshark
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WOW!
Soroban,
I learned something NEW from you today about squares and cubes.
Thank you so much for the great hint.
Soroban,
I learned something NEW from you today about squares and cubes.
Thank you so much for the great hint.