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प्रश्न
In the below fig. D and E are two points on BC such that BD = DE = EC. Show that ar
(ΔABD) = ar (ΔADE) = ar (ΔAEC).

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उत्तर
Draw a line through A parallel to BC
Given that, BD= DE = EC
We observe that the triangles ABD and AEC are on the equal bases and between the same
parallels C and BC. Therefore, Their areas are equal.
Hence, ar ( ABD) = ar (ΔADE) = ar ( ΔACDE)
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The area of the parallelogram ABCD is 90 cm2 (see figure). Find ar (ΔBEF)
