The ratio of the areas of similar triangles is necessarily equal to
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
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the square of ratio of their corresponding sides.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32615)