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If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 16:25, what is the ratio of their corresponding sides?
A4:5
B16:25
C256:625
D2:3
✓ Correct Answer: A — 4:5
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides. sqrt(16/25) = 4/5.
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