Question

If ΔABC ~ ΔPQR, A(Δ ABC) = 80, A(ΔPQR) = 125, then find the value of ΔAB/ΔPQ​

Answer 1

Answer:

ratio of the square of the similar sides is equal to the area of similar triangles.

therefore,

(AB/PQ)² = 80/125

Ab/PQ = √80/√125

AB/PQ = 4√5/ 5√5

Hence AB/PQ = 4/5