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    Two triangles MNO and XYZ are given similar with the ratio of their side as 9: 4. If the area of the larger triangle is 243 sq.cm, then the area of sm
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    Two triangles MNO and XYZ are given similar with the ratio of their side as 9: 4. If the area of the larger triangle is 243 sq.cm, then the area of smaller triangle will be

    A.

    162 sq.cm

    B.

    28 sq.cm

    C.

    48sq.cm

    D.

    16 sq.cm

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    Ratio of sides of triangles MNO and XYZ = 9:4
    Area of larger triangle = 243 sq.cm

    Identity Used:
    We know that for two similar triangles, the ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
    Solution:

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