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The areas of two similar triangles are 121 sq.m and 64 sq. m. If the median of the `1^(st)` triangle = 12.1 m, then the median of the `2^(nd)` triangle will be

A

6.4 m

B

8.4 m

C

8.8 m

D

9.2 m

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To solve the problem, we will use the properties of similar triangles and the relationship between their areas and corresponding medians. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Areas of the Triangles**: - Area of the first triangle (A1) = 121 sq.m - Area of the second triangle (A2) = 64 sq.m 2. **Find the Ratio of the Areas**: - The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is given by: \[ \frac{A1}{A2} = \frac{121}{64} \] 3. **Calculate the Ratio of the Sides**: - Since the triangles are similar, the ratio of their corresponding sides (and medians) is the square root of the ratio of their areas: \[ \frac{\text{Side of Triangle 1}}{\text{Side of Triangle 2}} = \sqrt{\frac{A1}{A2}} = \sqrt{\frac{121}{64}} = \frac{11}{8} \] 4. **Use the Ratio to Find the Median of the Second Triangle**: - Given that the median of the first triangle (M1) is 12.1 m, we can find the median of the second triangle (M2) using the ratio of the medians: \[ \frac{M1}{M2} = \frac{11}{8} \] - Rearranging gives: \[ M2 = M1 \times \frac{8}{11} \] - Substituting the value of M1: \[ M2 = 12.1 \times \frac{8}{11} \] 5. **Calculate M2**: - Performing the multiplication: \[ M2 = 12.1 \times \frac{8}{11} = 12.1 \times 0.7272 \approx 8.8 \text{ m} \] ### Final Answer: The median of the second triangle is approximately **8.8 m**.
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