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Question
A triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels. The ratio of the areas of triangle and parallelogram is
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1 : 1
1 : 2
2 : 1
1 : 3
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Solution
Given: A triangle and a parallelogram with the same base and between the same parallels.
To find: The ratio of the area of a triangle and a parallelogram with the same base and between the same parallels.
Calculation: We know that,” the area of a triangle is half the area of a parallelogram with the same base and between the same parallels.”
Hence the ratio of the area of a triangle and a parallelogram with the same base and between the same parallels is 1: 2
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