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      Question

      The sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 5:7.

      The areas of these triangles are in the ratio:
      A 25:49 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 15:49 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 35:49 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 36:49 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the sides of the triangles be 5x units and 7x units, respectivelySince, triangles are similar, therefore
      Area of first triangle/ Area of second triangle = (side of first triangle/side of second triangle)²
      = (5x/7x)² = 25/49

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