Mathematics
A triangle, a parallelogram and a rectangle have the same base and are situated between the same parallels. The ratio of their areas is :
2 : 1 : 2
2 : 2 : 1
1 : 2 : 3
1 : 2 : 2
Theorems on Area
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Answer
Let the common base be b and the common height be h.
Area of triangle = × b × h
Area of parallelogram = b × h
Area of rectangle = b × h
Ratio of areas of triangle, parallelogram and rectangle:
= × b × h : b × h : b × h
= 1 : 2 : 2.
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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