Mathematics
If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 9 : 64, then the ratio of their corresponding altitudes is:
3 : 8
2 : 1
9 : 64
8 : 3
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Let the areas be A1 and A2, and the altitudes be h1 and h2 respectively.
Since the triangles are similar,
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides (or altitudes).
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
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