Sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio of 4:9. Area of these triangles are in the ratio of …………

A) 2 : 3 

B) 4 : 9 

C) 81 : 16 

D) 16 : 81

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Correct option is (D) 16 : 81

Given that sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio of 4:9.

i.e.\(\frac{S_1}{S_2}=\frac49\)

We know that the ratio of areas of two similar triangle is square of the ratio of sides of both similar triangles.

i.e., \(\frac{A_1}{A_2}=(\frac{S_1}{S_2})^2\)

\(=(\frac49)^2=\frac{16}{81}\)

Hence, area of these two similar triangles are in the ratio of 16:81.

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Correct option is D) 16 : 81

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