Question

9. The base of a triangle is 15 cm. Two lines are
drawn parallel to the base, terminating in the
other two sides, and dividing the triangle into
three equal areas. The length of the parallel closer
to the base is:​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Area (AMN) = Area (MNPO) = Area (OPCB) Area (AOP) = 2 Area (AMN) Area (ABC) = 3 Area (AMN)AOB and ABC are similar traingles. Area(AOP)Area(ABC) = OP2BC2