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A triangle is formed by joining the coordinates B(0,0), C(8,0) and A(4,8). DE is joined where D is the mid-point of AB, and E is the mid-point of AC. DC and BE is joined to intersect at F.
Then, Area of triangle DFB = (x) × Area of triangle EFC, where x is an integer. The value of x is __.

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Since, D is the mid-point of AB, and E is the mid-point of AC in triangle ABC. From mid-point theorem, line joining the mid points of two sides is parallel to third side and is equal to half of it.

DCBC

Since, triangles between the same base and same parallels have equal area.
Thus, Area of Δ DCB = Area of Δ BEC.

Area of Δ DCB- Area of Δ BFC = Area of Δ BEC- Area of Δ BFC

Area of Δ DFB = Area of Δ EFC

Area of Δ DFB = (1)×Area of Δ EFC

Hence, value of x = 1


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