One polygon has a side of length 3 feet. A similar polygon has a corresponding side of length 9 feet. The ratio of the perimeter of the smaller polygon to the larger is:

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anonymous · Answer

If two polygons are similar, the scale factor is also the ratio of the perimeters.

The scale factor from small to large of the polygons is 3/9. So, that is the ratio of the perimeters as well. Simplify 3/9 and you'll see the result as one of your options.

anonymous · Answer

lol idk why i put one of your options

falling_in_katt · Answer

That's not one of my options

anonymous · Answer

3/1
1/6
1/3
its one of these three

falling_in_katt · Answer

1/3?

anonymous · Answer

yes  because 3/3=1 and 3/9 =3 so you are correct 1/3