Square 1 has a side length of x, and square 2 has a side length of y. Square 2 is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of square 1 in order. If x = 2, find the ratio of the perimeter of square 1 to the perimeter of square 2.

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See, x = 2. The distance between the vertex of A to one vertex of B is 2/2 = 1. In the figure, AE = AH = 1. Triangle AEH is a right angled triangle. Apply Pythagorean theorem and you will get EH that is the side of square B.|dw:1399101101929:dw|