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Question
In the given figure, ∠ABC = ∠DCB = 90° AB = 6, DC = 8 then `(A(Δ ABC))/(A(Δ DCB))` = ?

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Solution
Given:
∠ABC = ∠DCB = 90°
AB = 6
DC = 8
Now,
`(A(Δ ABC))/(A(Δ DCB)) = (1/2 xx AB xx BC)/(1/2 xx DC xx BC)`
= `6/8`
= `3/4`
∴ `(A(Δ ABC))/(A(Δ DCB)) = 3/4`
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