<PRE><B>Question 630016</B>
One side of a polygon measures 10 units. If the measure of the corresponding side of a similar polygon is 6 units, find the ratio of their areas. 
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Area is a function of the square of the sides.
Side ratio of 10:6 = 5:3
Area ratio = 25:9
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What is the area of the larger polygon if the area of the smaller polygon is 12 square units?
25:9::Area:12
9*Area = 300
Area = 100/3 sq units

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