If the diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 2 :

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If the diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 2 : 5, their area will be in the ratio of

1. √2 : √5
2. 2 : 5
3. 4 : 25
4. 4 : 5

Correct Option: C

Using Rule 10, Let diagonals be 2x and 5x.

∴		=	1	× (2x)²
	A₁		2

	A₂		1	× (5x)²
			2

=	4
	25

⇒ 4 : 25