Question

I know that the smaller triangle to the bugger one is tripled but I can't figure out the answer

Answer 1

you're right bigger triangle dimensions are 3 times bigger than smaller. very good observation !!

Answer 2

now question is asking to find ratio of areas right ?

Answer 3

yupp

Answer 4

IF dimensions of bigger triangle are k times bigger, area will be k^2 times bigger.

Answer 5

so 1:9

Answer 6

you said dimensions of bigger triangle are 3 times larger than the smaller one.
so area will be 3^2 = 9 times big

so ratio between BIG : SMALL =
9 : 1

Answer 7

yep you're also almost right. just you took the ratio for SMALL : BIG

Answer 8

ooh okay thanks!

Answer 9

np... .