Class 9 Maths Chapter 9 Exercise 9.3

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Explore clear, step-by-step solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 9, Exercise 9.3, which focuses on deepening students’ understanding of the area properties of triangles and parallelograms through logical proofs and geometric reasoning. This exercise emphasizes how figures on the same base and between the same parallels have equal areas. By solving these problems, students learn to apply fundamental geometric concepts to establish mathematical relationships between shapes. The tasks are designed to improve visual interpretation, strengthen logical analysis, and encourage precise proof-writing. Exercise 9.3 lays the groundwork for future topics like mensuration and coordinate geometry, while also building confidence in solving real-world geometry problems with clarity and accuracy.

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Exercise 9.3

1. In Fig.9.23, E is any point on median AD of ar \( \triangle \mathrm{ABC} \). Show that ar \( (\mathrm{ABE})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ACE}) \).
Answer
AD is the median of \( \triangle \mathrm{ABC} \). Therefore, it will divide \( \triangle \mathrm{ABC} \) into two triangles of equal areas
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABD})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACD})\ldots(i)\)
ED is the median of \( \triangle \mathrm{EBC} \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{EBD})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ECD})\ldots(ii)\)
On subtracting equation (ii) from equation (i), we get,
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABD})-\operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{EBD})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{ACD})-\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{ECD}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABE})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACE}) \)
2. In a triangle \( \mathrm{ABC}, \mathrm{E} \) is the mid-point of median AD. Show that ar (BED) \( =\frac{1}{4} \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABC}) \)
Answer
\( \triangle \mathrm{ABC} \), with AD as median i.e., \( \mathrm{BD}=\mathrm{CD} \) and E is the midpoint of AD , i.e., \( \mathrm{AE}=\mathrm{DE} \)

To prove: ar \( (\mathrm{BED})=\frac{ 1 }{ 4 } \) ar \( (\mathrm{ABC}) \).
Proof: AD is a median of \( \triangle \mathrm{ABC} \) and median divides a triangle into two triangles of equal area
\( \therefore \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABD})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ACD}) \)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABD})=\frac{ 1 }{ 2 } \) ar \( (\mathrm{ABC}) \ldots(i)\)
In \( \Delta \mathrm{ABD} \),
BE is median (As E is mid-point of AD )
median divides a triangle into two triangles of equal area
\( \therefore \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{BED})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{BEA}) \)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{BED})=\frac{ 1 }{ 2 } \) ar \( (\mathrm{ABD}) \)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{BED})=\frac{ 1 }{ 2 } \times \frac{ 1 }{ 2 } \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABC})( \text{from} (1): \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABD})=\frac{ 1 }{ 2 } \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABC})) \)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{BED})=\frac{ 1 }{ 4 } \mathrm{ar}(\mathrm{ABC}) \)
Hence proved.
3. Show that the diagonals of a parallelogram divide it into four triangles of equal area.
Answer
We know that diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. Therefore, \( O \) is the mid-point of AC and BD
\( B O \) is the median in \( \triangle A B C \). Therefore, it will divide it into two triangles of equal areas
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{AOB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{BOC}) \ldots(i)\) In \( \triangle \mathrm{BCD} \),
CO is the median

\( \operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{COD})\ldots(ii)\)
Similarly, Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{COD})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOD}) \ldots(iii)\)
From equations (i), (ii), and (iii), we obtain Area
\( (\Delta \mathrm{AOB})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{COD})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{AOD}) \)
Therefore, it is evident that the diagonals of a parallelogram divide it into four triangles of equal area.
4. In Fig. 9.24, ABC and ABD are two triangles on the same base \( A B \). If line- segment \( C D \) is bisected by \( A B \) at \( O \), show that ar \( (\mathrm{ABC})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABD}) \).
Answer

Consider \( \triangle \mathrm{ACD} \).
Line-segment CD is bisected by AB at \(O \). Therefore, \( AO\) is the median of \( \triangle \mathrm{ACD} \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACO})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADO}) \ldots(i)\)
Considering \( \triangle \mathrm{BCD}, \mathrm{BO} \) is the median
\( \operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BCO})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BDO}) \ldots(ii)\)
Adding equations (i) and (ii), we get
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACO})+\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BCO})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADO})+\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BDO}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{ABD}) \)
5. D , E and F are respectively the mid-points of the sides BC, \( C A \) and \( A B \) of a \( \triangle A B C \). Show that:
(i) \(BDEF\) is a parallelogram.
(ii) \( \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{DEF})=\frac{1}{2} \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ABC}) \)
(iii) ar \( (\mathrm{BDEF})=\frac{1}{2} \) ar \( (\mathrm{ABC}) \)
Answer
(i) In triangle \( A B C \) it is given that,

\( E F \) is parallel to \( B C \)
And,
The Midpoint Theorem states that the segment joining two sides of a triangle at the midpoints of those sides is parallel to the third side and is half the length of the third side.
\( \mathrm{EF}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{BC} \quad \) (By using Mid - point theorem)
Also,
\( \mathrm{BD}=\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{BC} \) (As D is the mid-point)
So,
\( \mathrm{BD}=\mathrm{EF} \)
BF and DE also parallel to each other
Therefore, the pair of opposite sides are equal and parallel in length.
Similarly, BF = DE
Therefore,
BDEF is a parallelogram
(ii) Diagonal of a parallelogram divides it into two equal area Therefore,
In parallelogram \(BDEF \)
\(DF\) is the diagonal
\( \Rightarrow \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{BFD}= \) Area of triangle \(DEF \ldots(1)\)
In parallelogram \(DCEF\)
\(ED\) is the diagonal
\( \Rightarrow \) Area of triangle \( AFE = \) Area of triangle \(DEF \ldots(2)\)
In parallelogram \(AFDE\)
\(EF\) is the diagonal.
\( \Rightarrow \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{CDE}= \) Area of triangle \(DEF \ldots(3)\)
So from (1), (2) and (3)
Area of triangle \( \mathrm{BFD}= \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{AFE}= \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{CDE}= \) Area of triangle \(DEF\)
Area of triangle \( \mathrm{ABC}= \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{BFD}+ \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{AFE}+ \) Area of triangle \(CDE +\) Area of triangle \(DEF\)
\(4 (\)Area of triangle \(DEF) = \) Area of triangle \(ABC\)
Area of triangle \( \mathrm{DEF}=\frac{1}{4} \times \) Area of triangle
(iii) Area of parallelogram \( \mathrm{BDEF}= \) Area of triangle \( \mathrm{DEF}+ \) Area of triangle \(BDE\)
From part (ii)
Area of parallelogram \(BDEF =\) Area of triangle \(DEF +\) Area of triangle \(DEF\)
\(=2 \times \text { Area of triangle DEF }\)
\(=2 \times \frac{1}{2} \times \text { Area of triangle } \mathrm{ABC}\)
\(=\frac{1}{2} \times \text { Area of triangle } \mathrm{ABC}\)
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6. In Fig. 9.25, diagonals AC and BD of quadrilateral ABCD intersect at O such that \( \mathrm{OB}=\mathrm{OD} \).

If \( \mathrm{AB}=\mathrm{CD} \), then show that:
(i) \( \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{DOC})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{AOB}) \)
(ii) ar \( (\mathrm{DCB})= \) ar \( (\mathrm{ACB}) \)
(iii) \( \mathrm{DA} \| \mathrm{CB} \) or ABCD is a parallelogram.
[Hint: From D and B, draw perpendiculars to AC]
Answer
Let us draw DN perpendicular to AC and BM perpendicular to AC

(i) In \( \triangle \mathrm{DON} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{BOM} \),
\(\angle \mathrm{DNO}=\angle \mathrm{BMO} \quad\left(90^{\circ}\right)\)
\(\angle \mathrm{DON}=\angle \mathrm{BOM} \text { (Vertically opposite angles) }\)
\(\mathrm{OD}=\mathrm{OB} \text { (Given) }\)
By AAS congruence rule,
\(\Delta \mathrm{DON} \cong \Delta \mathrm{BOM}\)
\( \mathrm{DN}=\mathrm{BM} \quad(\mathrm{BY} CPCT) \ldots(i)) \)
We know that congruent triangles have equal areas.
\( \operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DON})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOM}) \ldots(ii)\)
In \( \triangle \mathrm{DNC} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{BMA} \),
\( \angle \mathrm{DNC}=\angle \mathrm{BMA} \) (Angles made by perpendicular)
\( \mathrm{CD}=\mathrm{AB} \) (Given)
\( \mathrm{DN}=\mathrm{BM}[ \) Using equation (i)]
\( \triangle \mathrm{DNC} \cong \triangle \mathrm{BMA} \) (RHS congruence rule)
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{DNC})= \) Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{BMA}) \ldots(iii)\)
Let us draw DN AC and BM AC
On adding equations (ii) and (iii), we obtain
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DON})+\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DNC}) \)
\( =\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOM})+\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BMA}) \)
Therefore,
\( \operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DOC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{AOB}) \)
(ii) TO prove: \( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DCB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB}) \)
we have proved, Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{DOC})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOB}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DOC})+\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{OCB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOB})+\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{OCB}) \)
(Adding Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{OCB}) \) to both sides)
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{DCB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB}) \)
(iii)
We have proved above, \( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DCB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB}) \)
If two triangles have the same base and equal areas, then these will lie between the same parallels
So, \(DA \| CB \ldots(iv)\)
In quadrilateral \( A B C D \), one pair of opposite sides is equal \( (A B=C D) \) and the other pair of opposite sides is parallel (DA \( \| \mathrm{CB} \) )
Therefore, \( A B C D \) is a parallelogram
7. D and E are points on sides AB and AC respectively of \( \Delta \) \( A B C \) such that ar \( (D B C)= \) ar \( (E B C) \). Prove that \( D E \| B C \).
Answer

Since \( \triangle B C E \) and \( \triangle B C D \) are lying on a common base \( B C \) and also have equal areas,
\( \triangle \mathrm{BCE} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{BCD} \) will lie between the same parallel lines
Therefore,
\( \mathrm{DE} \| \mathrm{BC} \)
Hence proved
8. \(XY\) is a line parallel to side BC of a triangle ABC . If \( \mathrm{BE} \| A C \) and \( C F \| A B \) meet \( X Y \) at \( E \) and \( F \) respectively, show that ar \((ABE) =\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ACF}) \).
Answer
It is given that:
In \( \triangle \mathrm{ABC}, \mathrm{XY}\|\mathrm{BC} \ \& \ \mathrm{BE}\| \mathrm{AC} \ \& \ \mathrm{CF} \| \mathrm{AB} \)
To prove: \( \operatorname{Ar}(\Delta \mathrm{ABE})=\operatorname{Ar}(\Delta \mathrm{ACF}) \)
Proof:

Let \(XY\) intersect \( \mathrm{AB} \ \& \ \mathrm{BC} \) at points M and N respectively.
The figure of the question is:
Now, \(XY || BC\)
And, we know that the parts of the parallel lines are parallel
\( \Rightarrow \mathrm{EN} \| \mathrm{BC} \ldots(1)\)
Also, it is given that \( \mathrm{BE} \| \mathrm{AC} \)
\( \Rightarrow \mathrm{BE} \| \mathrm{CN} \ldots(2)\)
From 1 and 2
\(BCNE\) is a parallelogram (because both the pair of opposite sides are parallel)
Now, the parallelogram \( \mathrm{BCNE} \& \triangle \mathrm{ABE} \) have a common base i.e. \( \mathrm{BE} \ \& BE\) is parallel to \(AC \).
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\triangle \mathrm{ABE})=1 / 2 \) area of parallelogram \(BCNE \ldots(i)\)
Similarly, we \(BCFM\) is also a parallelogram.
And, the \( \triangle \mathrm{ACF} \) and the parallelogram \( B C F M \) lie on the same base i.e. \(CF\)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{ar}(\triangle \mathrm{ACF})=\frac{1}{2} \) area of parallelogram \(BCFM \ldots(ii)\)
Now,
Parallelograms BCNE and BCFM are on the same base BC and between the same parallels BC and EF
hence there area will be equal.
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{BCNE})=\operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{BCFM}) \ldots(iii) \)
From the equations (i), (ii) and (iii), we can write that, \( \operatorname{Ar}(\Delta \mathrm{ABE})=\operatorname{Ar}(\Delta \mathrm{ACF}) \)
9. The side \( A B \) of a parallelogram \( A B C D \) is produced to any point P. A line through A and parallel to CP meets CB produced at Q and then parallelogram PBQR is completed (see Fig. 9.26). Show that ar \( (\mathrm{ABCD})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{PBQR}) \).

[Hint: Join AC and PQ. Now compare ar (ACQ) and ar (APQ)]
Answer
Let us join \( A C \) and \( P Q \)

\( \triangle \mathrm{ACQ} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{AQP} \) are on the same base \(AQ\) and between the same parallels \( A Q \) and \( C P \).
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACQ})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{APQ}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACQ})-\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABQ})\)
\(= \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{APQ})-\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABQ})\)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{QBP})\ldots(i)\)
Since AC and PQ are diagonals of parallelograms ABCD and PBQR respectively,
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABC})=\frac{1}{2} \operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{ABCD}) \ldots(ii)\)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{QBP})=\frac{1}{2} \) Area \( (\mathrm{PBQR}) \ldots(iii)\)
From equations (i), (ii), and (iii), we obtain
\( \operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{ABCD})=\frac{1}{2} \operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{PBQR}) \)
Area \( (\mathrm{ABCD})=\operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{PBQR}) \)
10. Diagonals AC and BD of a trapezium ABCD with \( \mathrm{AB} \| \) DC intersect each other at O. Prove that ar \( (A O D)=\operatorname{ar}(B O C) \)
Answer
It can be observed that \( \triangle \mathrm{DAC} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{DBC} \) lie on the same base \( D C \) and between the same parallels \( A B \) and \( C D \)

Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{DAC})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DBC})[ \) Area of triangles with same base and between the same parallels are equal in area.]
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DAC})-\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DOC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DBC})-\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DOC}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOD})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOC}) \)
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11. In Fig. 9.27, ABCDE is a pentagon. A line through B parallel to \( A C \) meets DC produced at F. Show that:
(i) \( \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{ACB})= \) ar \( (\mathrm{ACF}) \)
(ii) \( \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{AEDF})= \) ar \( (\mathrm{ABCDE}) \)
Answer
(i) \( \triangle \mathrm{ACB} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{ACF} \) lie on the same base \(AC\) and are between the same parallels \(AC\) and \(BF \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACF}) \)
(ii) It can be observed that:
\(\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACF})\)
\(\text { Area }(\triangle \mathrm{ACB})+\text { Area }(\mathrm{ACDE})=\text { Area }(\mathrm{ACF})+\text { Area }(\mathrm{ACDE})\)
\(\text { Area }(\mathrm{ABCDE})=\text { Area }(\mathrm{AEDF})\)
12. A villager Itwaari has a plot of land of the shape of a quadrilateral. The Gram Panchayat of the village decided to take over some portion of his plot from one of the corners to construct a Health Centre. Itwaari agrees to the above proposal with the condition that he should be given equal amount of land in lieu of his land adjoining his plot soas to form a triangular plot. Explain how this proposal will be implemented.
Answer
Let quadrilateral ABCD be the original shape of the field The proposal may be implemented as follows:
Join diagonal BD and draw a line parallel to BD through point A .
Let it meet the extended side \( C D \) of \( A B C D \) at point \( E \). Join \( B E \) and \( A D \). Let them intersect each other at \( O \). Then, portion \( \triangle A O B \) can be cut from the original field so that the new shape of the field will be \( \triangle B C E \)

We have to prove that the area of \( \triangle \mathrm{AOB} \) (portion that was cut so as to construct Health Centre)
is equal to the area of \( \triangle \mathrm{DEO} \) (portion added to the field so as to make the area of the new field so formed equal to the area of the original field)

It can be observed that \( \triangle \mathrm{DEB} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{DAB} \) lie on the same base BD and are between the same parallels BD and AE
So,
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{DEB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DAB}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DEB})-\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DOB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DAB})-\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DOB}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DEO})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOB}) \)
13. ABCD is a trapezium with AB|| DC . A line parallel to AC intersects \( A B \) at \( X \) and \( B C \) at \( Y \). Prove that ar \( (A D X)=\operatorname{ar}(A C Y) \)
[Hint: Join CX]
Answer

It can be observed that \( \triangle \mathrm{ADX} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{ACX} \) lie on the same base \(AX\) and are between the same parallels \(AB\) and \(DC\) .
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADX})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACX}) \ldots(i)\)
\( \triangle \mathrm{ACY} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{ACX} \) lie on the same base \(AC\) and are between the same parallels AC and \(XY\)
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{ACY})=\operatorname{Area}(\mathrm{ACX}) \ldots(ii)\)
From equations (i) and (ii), we obtain
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADX})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACY}) \)
14. In Fig.9.28, \(AP \| BQ \| CR\). Prove that: \( \operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{AQC})=\operatorname{ar}(\mathrm{PBR}) \)
Answer
Since \( \triangle \mathrm{ABQ} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{PBQ} \) lie on the same base BQ and are between the same parallels AP and BQ
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABQ})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{PBQ}) \ldots(i)\)
Again, \( \triangle \mathrm{BCQ} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{BRQ} \) lie on the same base BQ and are between the same parallels BQ and CR
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{BCQ})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{BRQ}) \ldots(ii)\)
On adding equations (i) and (ii), we obtain
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ABQ})+\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{BCQ})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{PBQ})+\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BRQ}) \)
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AQC})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{PBR}) \)
15. Diagonals AC and BD of a quadrilateral ABCD intersect at \( O \) in such a way that ar \( (A O D)=\operatorname{ar}(B O C) \). Prove that \( A B C D \) is a trapezium.
Answer

It is given that:
\( \operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{AOD})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{BOC}) \)
add area \( (\mathrm{AOB}) \) to both sides,
\( \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOD})+\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{BOC})+\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{AOB}) \)
\( \Rightarrow \operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADB})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ACB}) \)
We know that triangles on the same base having areas equal to each other lie between the same parallels
Therefore, these triangles, \( \triangle \mathrm{ADB} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{ACB} \), are lying between the same parallels i.e.,
\( \mathrm{AB} \| \mathrm{CD} \)
Therefore, \( A B C D \) is a trapezium.
16. In Fig.9.29, ar \( (\mathrm{DRC})=\mathrm{ar}(\mathrm{DPC}) \) and ar \( (B D P)= \) ar (ARC). Show that both the quadrilaterals ABCD and DCPR are trapeziums.
Answer
It is given that:
Area \( (\Delta \mathrm{DRC})=\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DPC}) \)
As \( \triangle \mathrm{DRC} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{DPC} \) lie on the same base DC and have equal areas, therefore, they must lie between the same parallel lines
\( \mathrm{DC} \| RP\)
Therefore, DCPR is a trapezium. It is
Also given that:
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{BDP})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ARC}) \)
Area \( (\mathrm{BDP})-\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{DPC})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ARC})-\operatorname{Area}(\Delta \mathrm{DRC}) \)
Area \( (\triangle \mathrm{BDC})=\operatorname{Area}(\triangle \mathrm{ADC}) \)
Since \( \triangle \mathrm{BDC} \) and \( \triangle \mathrm{ADC} \) are on the same base CD and have equal areas, they must lie between the same parallel lines
\( \mathrm{AB} \| \mathrm{CD} \)
Therefore,
ABCD is a trapezium.
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