Question

the parameters of two squares are in the ratio 8 is to 5 find the ratio between the lengths of their sides

Answer 1

If the ratio of perimeters of two squares are in the ratio, 8:5, then obviously the ratio of the length is 8:5
As the perimeter of a square has a formule- 4s
The ratio of the sides is 8÷4:5÷4
=2:1.25