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Aptitude · Q42

Mensuration 2d

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 42

Q42

Through each vertex of a triangle, a line parallel to the opposite side is drawn. The ratio of the perimeter of the new triangle, thus formed, with that of the original triangle is

A.
3 : 2
B.
1 : 2
C.
2 : 1
Answer
D.
2 : 3

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mensuration 2D mcq question image
When we draw such figures as mentioned in the question the vertex of the old triangle are the mid points of the sides of new triangle and the sides of the old triangle are half of the opposite side.
∴ Required ratio = 2 : 1