Which of the following is a false statement? (a) If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, then the triangles are congruent. (b) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides. (c) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding. (d) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.
Which of the following is a false statement? (a) If the areas of two similar triangles are equal, then the triangles are congruent. (b) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides. (c) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding. (d) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding altitudes.

Correct Answer: (b) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of their corresponding sides.

Explanation:

The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is equal to the ratio of squares of their corresponding sides.