A square lot 1 kilometer on each side is divided into five equal parts. The parts consist of four equal right triangles and a square at the center of the lot. A. What is the dimension of the smaller square in meters? B. If this process is continued, what will be the dimension of the next smaller square in meters? C. What is the ratio of the area of the smallest square to the original square?

A square lot 1 kilometer on each side is divided into five equal parts. The parts consist of four equal right triangles and a square at the center of the lot. A. What is the dimension of the smaller square in meters? B. If this process is continued, what will be the dimension of the next smaller square in meters? C. What is the ratio of the area of the smallest square to the original square?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

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