Question

A point D is taken on the side BC of a ΔABC such that BD = 2DC. Prove that ar (Δ ABD) = 2 ar (Δ ADC).

Answer 1

Given:

(1) ABC is a triangle

(2) D is a point on BC such that BD = 2DC

To prove: Area of ΔABD = 2 Area of ΔAGC

Proof:

In ΔABC, BD = 2DC

Let E is the midpoint of BD. Then,

BE = ED = DC

Since AE and AD are the medians of ΔABD and ΔAEC respectively

and

The median divides a triangle in to two triangles of equal area. So

Hence it is proved that