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Two similar triangles have areas in the ratio of 49:81. What is the ratio of their corresponding altitudes?

  1. 2401:6561

  2. 49:81

  3. 7:81

  4. 7:9

Answer: D

Solution

For similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding altitudes is the square root of the area ratio. Required ratio = \(\sqrt{49:81}=7:9\).

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