The ratio of perimeters of two similar triangles is 9 : 16, then ratio of their altitudes is 

(A) 9 : 16 

(B) 3 : 4 

(C) 16 : 9 

(D) 4 : 3

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Correct option is (A) 9 : 16

The ratio of perimeters of two similar triangle is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides/Altitudes/Medians.

\(\because\) Given that the ratio of perimeters of two similar triangles is 9:16.

\(\therefore\) The ratio of their altitudes = 9:16

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Correct option is: (A) 9 : 16

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