Question 72

D, E, F are the mid points of the sides AB, BC and CA of triangle ABC respectively. What is the area of DEF in square centimeters?

A. AD = 1 cm, DF = 1 cm and perimeter of DEF = 3 cm

B. Perimeter of ABC = 6 cm, AB = 2 cm, and AC = 2 cm.

Solution

From statement 1 alone, we can infer that the triangle ABC is an equilateral triangle with side = 2 cm
Similarly, from statement 2 alone, we can infer that the triangle ABC is an equilateral of side 2 cm
So, the question can be answered using either statement alone


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