Question

There are two pieces of wire each of length 30cm. Using one piece a square is formed and from the other piece a triangle of sides 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm is formed. The ratio of the area of the triangle to that of the square is..........​

Answer 1

Answer:

8 : 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of square

Side of aqure = 30/4

so area of square = 30/4×30/4

=> 900/16 => 225/4 => 56.25 cm²

Area of triangle

=> 12×5/2 => 30cm²

=> 30 : 56.25

=> multiply by 4 to avoid . ( decimal)

=> 120 : 225

=> 24 : 45

=> 8 : 15