The ratio of the areas of similar triangles is necessarily equal to
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A.
the ratio of the corresponding sides -
B.
the ratio of the squares of corresponding sides -
C.
the ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangles -
D.
half the ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangles -
E.
the ratio of the corresponding bases to the heights of the triangles
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of ratio of their corresponding sides.