Question

(SAT Prep) In the figure, what is the ratio of the area of square KLMN to the area of △LOK?

Answer 1

D. 2:1

Explanation:

• Area of square KLMN = LM*LK

• Area of triangle LOK= 1/2*LM*LK

ratio of areas:

• LM*LK : 1/2 LM*LK= 2:1

Answer: 2:1 option D

Answer 2

D. 2:1

Explanation:

Imagine a line that is parallel to the top of the square that passes thru point O

that would make two more triangles. The two in the top would be equal and the two in the bottom would be equal.

Therefore, the area of square KLMN is two times the area of triangle LOK