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the triangles shown are similar. the side measuring 4 in. corresponds to the side measuring 9 in. what is the ratio ( smaller to larger )

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MrRoyal

Answer:

[tex]Ratio = \frac{9}{4}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]Small =4in[/tex]

[tex]Large = 9in[/tex]

Required

The scale ratio

From small to big, the scale ratio is:

[tex]Ratio = Big : Small[/tex]

[tex]Ratio = 9in:4in[/tex]

Cancel out the units

[tex]Ratio = 9:4[/tex]

Express as fraction

[tex]Ratio = \frac{9}{4}[/tex]

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