The ratio of the perimeters of two similar triangles is 2:3. What is the area of each of these triangles if the sum of their area is 260cm^?

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callisto · Answer

Why do you post the same question twice?
If you don't understand, ask what you don't understand. Making the same post twice gives an impression that you're not respecting those who answered your questions, especially when you didn't ask what you don't understand.

callisto · Answer

http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/50f20679e4b0694eaccf448d

anonymous · Answer

@Callisto  I dont get what to do next

anonymous · Answer

I've go the equation a+260-a=260

callisto · Answer

Can you express A2 in terms of A1?

callisto · Answer

Using the property
$$(\frac{P_1}{P_2})^2=\frac{A_1}{A_2}$$

anonymous · Answer

A1=260-A2

callisto · Answer

Try again using that property.
$\frac{P_1}{P_2}$ is the ratio of the perimeters.

anonymous · Answer

A1=(A2)(P1/P2)^2

callisto · Answer

Okay. Next, can you replace (p1/P2) by the numbers given in the question? Please refer to my previous comment or ask if you're lost!