Two similar trapeziums have heights of 10 cm and 16 cm. Find the ratio of their areas.

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SECTION A

8. Find the ratio of their area The heights of two similar trapeziums are $10 \text{ cm}$ and $16 \text{ cm}$.

   Step 1: Find the ratio of their corresponding linear dimensions (heights).

   $$\text{Ratio of heights} = \frac{10}{16} = \frac{5}{8}$$

   Step 2: For similar figures, the ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their corresponding linear dimensions.

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