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Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Given that a and b are two corresponding sides of two similar figures, it follows that the ratio of their areas = a²/b².

We would use the above knowledge to solve the questions given as follows:

✔️The first pair similar of shapes:

Missing area = x cm²

Therefore,

x/9 = 8²/4²

x/9 = 64/16

x/9 = 4

Cross multiply

x = 4 × 9

x = 36 cm²

✔️The second pair similar of shapes:

Missing area = x cm²

Therefore,

x/240 = 8²/32²

x/240 = 64/1,024

Cross multiply

x*1,024 = 64*240

x*1,024 = 15,360

Divide both sides by 1,024

x = 15,360/1,024

x = 15 cm²

✔️The third pair similar of shapes:

Missing area = x cm²

Therefore,

x/40 = 3²/2²

x/40 = 9/4

Cross multiply

x*4 = 9*40

x*4 = 360

Divide both sides by 4

x = 360/4

x = 90 cm²