8.6+(winbr5)

Two similar figures with corresponding linear measures in the ratio a/b have areas in the ratio Two similar solids corresponding linear measures in the ratio a/b have volumes in the ratio

Examples
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The ratio of the sides of two similar quadrilaterals is 1/4. The ratio of their areas is 1^2/4^2 = 1/ 16
 * Ratio of Areas of Similar FIgures**

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