SOLUTION: May i get some help on this problem Two circles have areas of 49*pi and 36 *pi. find the ratio of their radii

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Question 86708: May i get some help on this problem
Two circles have areas of 49*pi and 36 *pi. find the ratio of their radii

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Formula:
Area = pi*r^2
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Two circles have areas of 49*pi and 36 *pi. find the ratio of their radii
1st circle: pi*r^2 = 49pi
r^2=49
r=7
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2nd circle: pi*r^2 = 36pi
r^2=36
r=6
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Ratio of the two radii = 7:6
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Cheers,
Stan H.