Ratio of areas of similar figures gives ratio of radii or perimeters
This type of question, asked 2 times: CDS 1 2017, CDS 2 2020. All 2 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
CDS 1 2017
74The areas of two circular fields are in the ratio 16 : 49. If the radius of the bigger field is 14 m, then what is the radius of the smaller field ?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
CDS 2 2020
84Areas of two squares are in the ratio . What is the ratio of their perimeters ?Tap an option to check your answer.