Question

Two figures have a similarity ratio of 3 : 7. If the area of the larger figure is 294 cm2, which is the area of the smaller figure?

Answer 1

The area of the smaller figure is 126 cm^2.

Explanation:

3:7 ratio

Divide 294 by larger ratio.

294/7 = 42

Multiply 42 by the smaller ratio.

42 x 3 = 126