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2026Q1(xi)Similarity (With Applications to Maps and Models)
MCQEasy1 mark
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If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 9 : 64, then the ratio of their corresponding altitudes is:

Topic: Similarity / scale factor

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Answer

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(a) 3 : 8

Explanation

For similar triangles, ratio of corresponding lengths = square root of area ratio =√(9/64).

In words

3 : 8

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