This figure is not drawn to scale. It is made up of 3 squares. The ratio of the area of the smallest square to the largest square is 3 : 8 while the shaded area is
45 of the unshaded area. What is the ratio of area of the smallest square to the shaded area?
Smallest square |
Largest Square |
Shaded area |
Unshaded area |
8x9 |
9x8 |
3x9 |
8x9 |
4x8 |
5x8 |
27 u |
72 u |
32 u |
40 u |
The total area is repeated. Make the total area the same. LCM of 8 and 9 is 72.
Area of smallest Square : Shaded area
27 : 32
Answer(s): 27 : 32