Square 1 has a side length of x, and square 2 has a side length of y. square 2 is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of square 1 in order. if x = 2, find the ratio of the area of square 1 to the area of square 2.

The ratio of the area of square 1 to the area of square 2 is 4:1.

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of a square can be calculated by; A = length × length

For square 1, area A = 2 × 2

                                 = 4

Since square 2 is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of square 1, thus y = 1.

Area of square 2 = 1 ×  1

                            = 1

Thus the ratio, =

Therefore, the ratio of the area of square 1 to the area of square 2 is 4:1.

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