Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 36 : 121, then what is the ratio of their corresponding sides?

Options:

6 : 11

11 : 5

6 : 5

5 : 12

Correct Answer:

6 : 11

Explanation:

Ratio of areas = 36 : 121

Ratio of corresponding sides = $\sqrt{36}$ : $\sqrt{121}$ = 6 : 11

Ratio of areas in similar triangles = ratio of square of corresponding sides