Who can tell me the ratio of the first and the second polygon?

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The 2 polygons are 15 sq. cm and 60 sq. cm. What is the ratio of the first and the second?
a. 2:1
b. 1:2
c. 4:1
d. 1:4

2007-05-15 13:40:33 · 5 answers · asked by Vikusya 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

15/60 - 1/4 d

2007-05-15 13:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by richardwptljc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well, 15:60 = 1:4. So (d)?

2007-05-15 20:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by Lee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

15/60=1/4
d. 1:4

2007-05-15 20:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by chess2226 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its !:4 or letter d
15/60= 1/4

2007-05-15 20:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by hacker_lexy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ratio of area is the square of ratio of sides, so

15/60 = (s1/s2)Â²
1/4 = (s1/s2)Â²
1/2 = s1/s2

which is answer b.

2007-05-15 20:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋