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ΔABC ~ ΔDEF such that ar(ΔABC) = 64 cm^2 and ar(ΔDEF) = 169 cm^2. If BC = 4 cm, find EF.

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ΔABC ~ ΔDEF such that ar(ΔABC) = 64 cm2 and ar(ΔDEF) = 169 cm2. If BC = 4 cm, find EF.

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We have Δ ABC ~ Δ DEF
If two triangles are similar then the ratio of their areas is equal to the ratio of the squares of their corresponding sides. 

∴ `(area(ΔABC))/(area(ΔDEF))=((BC)/(EF))^2` 

⇒ `64/169=((BC)/(EF))^2` 

⇒` (8/13)^2=(4/(EF))^2`  

⇒ `8/13=4/(EF)`

⇒ EF = 6.5 cm

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