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Corresponding sides of two similar triangles are in the ratio 4 : 9. Areas of these triangles are in the ratio


If two triangles are similar, the ratio of the area of triangle is equal to the square of the ratio of the sides.
Ratio of Area = (Ratio of Side)2 = (2 = 16:81
∴ The correct option is (d).

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