Question

Two corresponding sides of similar triangles have the lengths 4.9 cm and 3.5 cm. What is the ratio, expressed as a decimal?

Answer 1

Answer:

  1.4

Step-by-step explanation:

To express this ratio as a decimal, perform the division indicated by the ratio:

  (4.9 cm)/(3.5 cm) = 4.9/3.5 = 1.4

The ratio of the triangle lengths is 1.4.