Similar Figures (Simularity ratio, Area ratio, Volume ratio)

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Notes for Similar Figures


Problems

\(\textbf{1)}\) Two similar figures have perimeters of \(12\) ft and \(36\) ft. The Area of the smaller figure is \(10\) ft\(^2\), what is the area of the larger figure? Link to Youtube Video Solving Question Number 1


\(\textbf{2)}\) A square has a perimeter of \(40\) inches. Another square has a perimeter of \(20\) inches. What is the ratio of the area of the larger square to the area of the smaller square?Link to Youtube Video Solving Question Number 2


\(\textbf{3)}\) Two similar figures have area of \(14\) ft\(^2\) and \(56\) ft\(^2\). The perimeter of the smaller figure is \(15\) ft, what is the perimeter of the larger figure?Link to Youtube Video Solving Question Number 3


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