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Question
The perimeters of two squares are in the ratio 8 : 15, find the ratio between the lengths of their sides.
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Solution
The perimeter of a square is 4 × side.
Given:
Ratio of perimeters = 8 : 15
Let the sides be a and b.
`(4a)/(4b) = 8/15`
`a/b = 8/15`
Ratio of the lengths of their sides = 8 : 15
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