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Question
Prove that, The areas of two triangles with the same height are in proportion to their corresponding bases. To prove this theorem start as follows:
- Draw two triangles, give the names of all points, and show heights.
- Write 'Given' and 'To prove' from the figure drawn.
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Solution
i. The triangles are as follows:

ii. Given: AP = DQ
To prove: `(A(ΔABC))/(A(ΔDEF)) = (BC)/(EF)`
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