The point of intersection of the diagonals of quadrilateral divides it's one diagonal in the ratio 2:3. Is it a parallelogram? Give reason?

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No, It is not a parallelogram.

Explanation:
Because the diagonal of a parallelogram bisects at their point of intersection .

ie,
ratio must be 1:1.
here, ratio is 3:2 .

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The point of intersection of the diagonals of quadrilateral divides it's one diagonal in the ratio 2:3. Is it a parallelogram? Give reason?

No, It is not a parallelogram. Explanation: Because the diagonal of a parallelogram bisects at their point of intersection . ie, ratio must be 1:1. here, ratio is 3:2 .

No, It is not a parallelogram.

Explanation:
Because the diagonal of a parallelogram bisects at their point of intersection .

ie,
ratio must be 1:1.
here, ratio is 3:2 .