Question

If the ratio of the areas of two squares is $25:36$, then the ratio of their perimeters is

• A. $6:5$
• B. $36:25$
• C. $5:6$
• D. $25:36$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Given ratio of area of square $=25:36$
Ratio of side $=\sqrt{\frac{25}{36}}=\frac{5}{6}$
Ratio of perimeter $=\frac{4\times 5}{4\times 6}=\frac{5}{6}$.