If a triangle and a parallelogram are on the same base and between the same parallels,then the ratio of the area of the triangle to the area of the parallelogram is:

  • A
    $1: 3$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $3: 1$
  • D
    $1: 4$

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In the figure,$ABCD$ is a parallelogram. Points $P$ and $Q$ on $BC$ trisect $BC$ into three equal parts. Prove that $\operatorname{ar}(APQ) = \operatorname{ar}(DPQ) = \frac{1}{6} \operatorname{ar}(ABCD)$.

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The figure obtained by joining the mid-points of the adjacent sides of a rectangle of sides $8 \, cm$ and $6 \, cm$ is:

$ABCD$ is a parallelogram and $BC$ is produced to a point $Q$ such that $AD = CQ$. If $AQ$ intersects $DC$ at $P$,show that $\operatorname{ar}(BPC) = \operatorname{ar}(DPQ)$.

$ABCD$ is a square. $E$ and $F$ are respectively the midpoints of $BC$ and $CD$. If $R$ is the midpoint of $EF$,prove that $\operatorname{ar}(\triangle AER) = \operatorname{ar}(\triangle AFR)$.

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