Asked by Mercedes
given that triangle PQR is similar to triangle STU and that corresponding sides PQ=4cm and ST=6cm. The area of STU is 12cm squared. state the area of PQR
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oobleck
the linear scale factor is 4:6 or 2:3
so the area scale factor is 4:9
4/9 of 12 cm^2 is 16/3 cm^2
so the area scale factor is 4:9
4/9 of 12 cm^2 is 16/3 cm^2