Question

∆ABC~∆PQR. If AM and PN are altitudes of ∆ABC and ∆PQR respectively and AB² : PQ² = 4 : 9, then AM:PN = 

(a) 16:81

(b) 4:9

(c) 3:2

(d) 2:3

Answer 1

Correct answer is: (d) 2:3

Ratio of altitudes = Ratio of sides for similar triangles

So AM:PN = AB:PQ = 2:3