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Aptitude · Q58

Geometry

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 58

Q58

In ΔABC, a line through A cuts the side BC at D such that BD : DC = 4 : 5. If the area of ΔABD = 60 cm2, then the area of ΔADC is:

A.
50 cm2
B.
60 cm2
C.
75 cm2
Answer
D.
90 cm2

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Height will be same for both triangles
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In triangles ADB, if base = 4x and area = 60 cm2
Area of ΔADB = 60 cm2
× base × height = 60
× 4x × height = 60
⇒ height =
⇒ height = cm
⇒ Therefore using height Area of ΔADC will be
= × base × height
= × 5x ×
= 75 cm2