Ratio of areas of ∆MNO, ∆MOP and ∆MPQ in Fig. 9.18 is
(a) 2 : 1 : 3 (b) 1 : 3 : 2 (c) 2 : 3 : 1 (d) 1 : 2 : 3
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Solution:-
(a) 2 : 1 : 3
We know that, area of triangle = ½ × base × height
So, area of triangle MNO = ½ × NO × MO
= ½ × 5 × 4
= ½ × 20
= 10 cm2
Area of triangle MOP = ½ × MO × OP
= ½ × 5 × 2
= ½ × 10
= 5 cm2
Area of triangle MPQ = ½ × MO × PQ [MP = MO]
= ½ × 5 × 6
= ½ × 30
= 15 cm2
So, the ratios of area = 10: 5: 15 … [divide each by 5]
Then we get, 2: 1: 3



