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The ratio between the areas of two similar triangles is 16 : 25. State the ratio between their :

(i) perimeters

(ii) corresponding altitudes

(iii) corresponding medians.

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We know that,

The ratio between the areas of two similar triangles is same as the square of the ratio between their corresponding sides.

Given,

Ratio between areas = 16 : 25.

So, ratio between sides = 16:25\sqrt{16} : \sqrt{25} = 4 : 5.

(i) The ratio between the perimeters of two similar triangles is same as the ratio between their sides.

Hence, the required ratio = 4 : 5.

(ii) The ratio between the altitudes of two similar triangles is same as the ratio between their sides.

Hence, the required ratio = 4 : 5.

(iii) The ratio between the medians of two similar triangles is same as the ratio between their sides.

Hence, the required ratio = 4 : 5.

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