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1962 AHSME Problems/Problem 16

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Problem

Given rectangle $R_1$ with one side $2$ inches and area $12$ square inches. Rectangle $R_2$ with diagonal $15$ inches is similar to $R_1$. Expressed in square inches the area of $R_2$ is:

$\textbf{(A)}\ \frac{9}2\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ 36\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{135}{2}\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 9\sqrt{10}\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{27\sqrt{10}}{4}$

Solution

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