The ratio of the areas of two similar polygons is 49:36. If the perimeter of the first polygon is 15 cm, what is the perimeter of the second polygon? Round to the nearest hundredth.

11.76 cm

11.02 cm

13.25 cm

12.85 cm

Question

The ratio of the areas of two similar polygons is 49:36. If the perimeter of the first polygon is 15 cm, what is the perimeter of the second polygon? Round to the nearest hundredth.
		
11.76 cm
		
11.02 cm
		
13.25 cm
		
12.85 cm

nvidiaintely · Answer

@Kevin @mathstudent55 can you help?

mathstudent55 · Answer

You closed the question.
Do you still want help with it?

nvidiaintely · Answer

yes, it was by mistake.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Ok.
Look at the figure below.
The segments have lengths of 3 units and 4 units.
The ratio of the lengths of the right segment to that of the left segment is 4:3.
Ok so far?
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nvidiaintely · Answer

yeah

mathstudent55 · Answer

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