Δ ABC is similar to Δ DEF. The area of Δ  ABC is 100cm2 and the area of Δ  DEF is 49 cm2. If the altitude of Δ ABC = 5 cm, then the corresponding altitude of Δ DEF is:

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  1. 7 cm
  2. 4.5 cm
  3. 6 cm
  4. 3.5 cm

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Option 4 : 3.5 cm
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Given:

ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF

Area of ΔABC = 100 cm2

Area of ΔDEF = 49 cm2

Altitude of ΔABC = 5 cm

Formula used:

If two triangles are similar, the ratio of their areas is equal to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides or altitudes:

Area of ΔABC / Area of ΔDEF = (Altitude of ΔABC / Altitude of ΔDEF)2

Calculation:

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

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