The triangles are similar. The figures are not drawn to scale. 36 ft 15 t If the area of the larger triangle is 280 ft, what is the area of the smaller triangle to the nearest whole number? OA. 144 ft? O B. 117 ft? O C 49 ft? O D. 25 ft?

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The triangles are similar. The figures are not drawn to scale.
36 ft
15 ft
If the area of the larger triangle is 280 ft², what is the area of the smaller triangle to the nearest whole number?
A. 144 ft2
B. 117 ft?
O C. 49 ft?
D. 25 ft?
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Transcribed Image Text:The triangles are similar. The figures are not drawn to scale. 36 ft 15 ft If the area of the larger triangle is 280 ft², what is the area of the smaller triangle to the nearest whole number? A. 144 ft2 B. 117 ft? O C. 49 ft? D. 25 ft? 1 of 18 Answered P Type here to search Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 @ $ * 8 2 3 4 6 7 8 Tab Q E R I Y U 4 W A S D F G H Ji s Lock Z X C V B N M 立
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