SOLUTION: If two solids are similar and have a linear ratio of 2:9, what is the ratio of the areas?

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Question 87730: If two solids are similar and have a linear ratio of 2:9, what is the ratio of the areas?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 : 9
a = 2 and b = 9
Area Ratio:
a^3 : b^3
8 : 729