The areas of two similar triangles are 12 cm^2 and 48SQ. cm. If the height of the smaller one is 2.1cm, then the corresponding height of the bigger one is _________? (Note: the symbol ^ indicates power)
Q1. The areas of two similar triangles are 12 cm^2 and 48SQ. cm. If the height of the smaller one is 2.1cm, then the corresponding height of the bigger one is _________? (Note: the symbol ^ indicates power)
Answer: 4.2cm
Explanation: The ratio of corresponding heights equals the square root of the ratio of areas: √(48/12) = 2; larger height = 2 × 2.1 = 4.2 cm.