The diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 2 : 5. Find the ratio of their areas. · ABC26GN4252
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Area · Exam: Section Officers’ 2003
The diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 2 : 5. Find the ratio of their areas.
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Explanation
Let the diagonals of the squares be $2 x$ and $5 x$ respectively. ∴ Ratio of their areas $=\frac{1}{2} \times(2 x)^{2}: \frac{1}{2} \times(5 x)^{2}=4 x^{2}: 25 x^{2}=4: 25$.
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