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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The ratio of the heights of two similar rectangular prisms is 4:5. What is the ratio of their lateral areas? 4:9 16:25 1:0.2 64:125

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its B but it could be D

hero (hero):

If you have 2 similar triangles then: a:b is the ratio of their lengths a^2:b^2 is the ratio of their areas a^3: b^3 is the ratio of their volumes

hero (hero):

Therefore, b is the only choice here

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

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