A kids’ splash pool and an adults’ pool are shaped like similar triangles. The dimensions of the kids’ pool are one-fifth of the dimensions of the adults’ pool. If the area of the adults’ pool is 225 square meters, what is the area of the kids’ pool?

A. 9 m2
B. 45 m2
C. 112 m2
D. 225 m2

Question

A kids’ splash pool and an adults’ pool are shaped like similar triangles. The dimensions of the kids’ pool are one-fifth of the dimensions of the adults’ pool. If the area of the adults’ pool is 225 square meters, what is the area of the kids’ pool? 

A. 9 m2
B. 45 m2
C. 112 m2
D. 225 m2

anonymous · Answer

Do you think you can help me?

anonymous · Answer

I think it's 45. But I'm not sure. :/ I would really like help.