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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 9: Perimeter and Area - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 10

Question.  10

10. Ratio of area of \( \triangle MNO \) to the area of parallelogram MNOP in the same figure 9.17 is

(a)

(a) 2 : 3

(b)

(b) 1 : 1

(c)

(c) 1 : 2

(d)

(d) 2 : 1

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Area of parallelogram MNOP = base × height = NO × OQ.

Area of triangle MNO = \( \tfrac{1}{2} NO \times OQ \).

So, ratio = (1/2 NO × OQ) : (NO × OQ) = 1 : 2.

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NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 7 – Mathematics – Unit 9: Perimeter and Area – Multiple Choice Questions | Detailed Answers