Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Similarity (Section 2 - No. 18)

If the scale factor between two similar figures is 1:0.5, what is the ratio of their areas?
1:0.25
1:0.5
1:1
1:2

Explanation

The ratio of areas is the square of the length ratio. (0.5)² = 0.25.

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