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Two triangular gardens in Jaipur are similar. The first has sides in ratio 3:4:5 with shortest side 9 m. The second similar garden has its longest side 30 m.
What is the scale factor (second : first)?

Class 10Criteria for SimilarityGeometry — Similarity
  • A4
  • B1
  • C2
  • D3

Step-by-Step Solution

First garden sides 9, 12, 15 (ratio 3:4:5). Longest of first = 15 m; second longest = 30 m. Scale = .
Answer: C) 2

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