Two similar triangles have areas in the ratio . The smaller has perimeter . What is the perimeter of the larger?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Area ratio equals the square of the length ratio, so the length ratio is . Step 2. Perimeter scales the same way: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** The others scale perimeter by the area ratio or add a constant.

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