Question

in triangle ABC , ar(abc)=16cm. if xy||bc and AB is divided in the ratio 3:5. find ar(BXY)

Answer 1

Answer:

let 3:5 x

3x+5x=16cm

8x=16cm

x=16/8

x=2

x=3×2=6

x=5×2=10

so,BXY=6cm and 10cm