D,E,F are the midpoints of the sides BC,CA,AB respectively of ΔABC, then the ratio area ΔDEF : area ΔABC is equal to
A
1:2
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B
1:3
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C
2:3
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D
1:4
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Solution
The correct option is D1:4 The four triangle formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of a triangle respectively are congruent to each other. Hence, area of each triangle is equal . Therefore, Ar.ΔDEF:Ar.ΔABC=1:4