Theorem 1: Diagonal of a Parallelogram Divides It into Two Congruent Triangles
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Question
In the given figure BEDC is a parallelogram If the area of ΔADC = 8, area of ΔBDC = 3 and ∠DAB=90∘, then the area of ΔAEB is
A
5
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B
1
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C
2
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D
8
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Solution
The correct option is A5 Area of a triangle = 12height×base Area △ADC = 12AD×AB=8 or AD×AB=16 (1) Now, Area △BDC=12AB×BC=3 AB×BC=6 (2) Subtracting (1) and (2) AB(AD−BC)=10 AB×AE=10 12AB×AE=5 Hence, Ar. △AEB=5