If ΔABC∼ΔDEF such that AB = 1.2 cm and DE = 1.4 cm . Find the ratio of area of ΔABC and ΔDEF. [4 MARKS]
Concept: 1 Mark
Application: 3 Marks
We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of the squares of any two corresponding sides.
∴Area (ΔABC)Area (ΔDEF)=AB2DF2
⇒Area (ΔABC)Area (ΔDEF)=(1214)2=(1.2)2(1.4)2=3649