The ratio of the sides of the pair of similar triangles is: 1. 1 : 3 2. 1 : 2 3. 2 : 3 4. 3 : 1

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Given,

ΔAOB ∼ ΔCOD. Since the triangles are similar, the ratios the corresponding sides are equal,

Ratio = $\dfrac{CD}{AB} = \dfrac{8}{16} = \dfrac{1}{2}$ = 1 : 2.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

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