SOLUTION: Hello there, I have a question on Ratio of Areas of Similar Geometric figures. The problem says: "The ratio of the area of the small circle to the area of the big circle is 1 to

Question 936655: Hello there, I have a question on Ratio of Areas of Similar Geometric figures.
The problem says: "The ratio of the area of the small circle to the area of the big circle is 1 to 64. What is the ratio of the radius of the small circle to the radius of the big circle?"
I always have conflict with this kind of problems because I don't understand them. Could you explain also this concept to me?
Thanks in advance.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

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